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BD53 CTX

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,974 mi
Last recorded60,974 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CTX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 60,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 60,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 59,045 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 54,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 50,571 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 50,540 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front 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 Nov 2015 46,065 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 44,155 miles

o/s/f lower arm rear bush splitting

Pass 8 Nov 2013 39,886 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Nov 2013 39,886 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,972 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 38,971 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 38,330 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,738 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,454 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,967 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,277 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,490 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,500 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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BD53 CTX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BD53 CTX, 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 BD53 CTX registered?

BD53 CTX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is BD53 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 CTX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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