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BD53 MLU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,191 mi
Last recorded87,191 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 87,191 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 82,422 miles

airbag system inopperative warning light on

Fail 24 Oct 2011 74,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/rear tyre becoming worn

Pass 24 Oct 2011 74,929 miles

o/s/rear tyre becoming worn

Pass 27 Oct 2010 67,530 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,868 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 48,752 miles

handbrake efficiency lower on n/s/rear

Pass 3 Nov 2007 39,253 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 39,253 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 26,960 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 MLU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

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

Is BD53 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 MLU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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