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BD53 TNZ

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,198 mi
Last recorded98,198 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 TNZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 98,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 96,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 94,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 93,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 93,689 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 91,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 90,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 90,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease. All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 89,206 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 87,953 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 86,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both long front-to-rear brake-pipes have slight corrosion at clip-mounting areas. Recommend replace as some parts of pipes are obscured by other components. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 84,407 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,482 miles

One bulb not working in rear registration-plate lamp.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 78,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 78,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

main front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 77,252 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 77,250 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 74,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust system crroded

o/s rear tyre slightley cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,718 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 71,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,414 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 66,378 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,761 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 63,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

both front and rear brake discs worn

exhaust corroded

o/s/f brake pad warning wire not clipped

o/s/f sill damaged

o/s/f tyre wear on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,751 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 42,419 miles

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

Fail 21 Nov 2007 42,419 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

Pass 18 Oct 2006 26,639 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 TNZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 BD53 TNZ, 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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BD53 TNZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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