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BX53 YSL

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,492 mi
Last recorded92,492 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 YSL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 92,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,354 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r pass seat not fully lached but sucure

rear box rusted

Fail 13 Jun 2013 79,354 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r pass seat not fully lached but sucure

rear box rusted

Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,742 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,902 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 65,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,598 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 53,727 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,487 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 39,569 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 23,105 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 YSL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSL, 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.

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

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