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BD53 MGO

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,423 mi
Last recorded82,423 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 MGO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 82,423 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 82,335 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both side no image (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing both side (4.2.A.1e)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

air bag light on

Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 76,108 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,793 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 69,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 65,123 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 60,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 56,052 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,196 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 42,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 42,541 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,592 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 32,592 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,024 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 MGO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MGO, 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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What year was BD53 MGO registered?

BD53 MGO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BD53 MGO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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