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BX53 YSJ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,027 mi
Last recorded101,027 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YSJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 101,027 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 99,227 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 95,920 miles

fuel cooler pipes damp

Pass 10 Sep 2022 92,119 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 90,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,717 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 85,408 miles

both front top suspension mountings / bush wearinrg

both rear indicators starting to show white light to rear

nearside front tyre has slight distortion to inner side wall (lump)

Pass 9 Oct 2018 80,850 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 79,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 76,253 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 70,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,352 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 56,287 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 56,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,515 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,818 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,655 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 41,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,555 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,050 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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BX53 YSJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 68,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX53 YSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX53 YSJ registered?

BX53 YSJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BX53 YSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX53 YSJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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