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BD53 TSU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

145,550 mi
Last recorded145,550 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 TSU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 145,550 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 143,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 143,884 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 142,152 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 142,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 138,563 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 138,563 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 135,509 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 135,509 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 131,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 131,652 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 127,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 127,213 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced all four lights (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 123,245 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 123,245 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 116,337 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 114,528 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 112,707 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 112,707 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 107,978 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 101,885 miles

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 101,885 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 98,004 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 92,015 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 86,790 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 86,790 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 77,903 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 70,265 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,265 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,345 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 56,828 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,632 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,351 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,586 miles

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

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 TSU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TSU, 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 TSU registered?

BD53 TSU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BD53 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 TSU shows 34 tests with a 67.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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