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BD53 TVU

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,835 mi
Last recorded92,835 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 92,835 miles

Minor blow from front exhaust flexi pipe

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake pads wear warning wiring low broken

Rear exhaust box corroded and poor

Fail 16 Oct 2012 92,835 miles

Minor blow from front exhaust flexi pipe

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake pads wear warning wiring low broken

Rear exhaust box corroded and poor

Pass 11 Oct 2011 83,241 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 6 Oct 2011 83,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pad wiring loom broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 75,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pad wiring loom broken

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 66,184 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 59,087 miles

Nearside front jacking point missing

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 49,580 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

small chip in windscreen zone A

Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,024 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 TVU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

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

Is BD53 TVU safe to buy?

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