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BD53 VYH

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,975 mi
Last recorded86,975 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 86,975 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 86,884 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 81,384 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 72,549 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 68,624 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2013 68,624 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,851 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine oil leak

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn and starting to corrode

rear silencer corroding

Fail 15 Jun 2012 64,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine oil leak

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn and starting to corrode

rear silencer corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,362 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake disc worn and starting to corrode

offside rear brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,128 miles

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

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

rear disc wear noted....n/s dipped beam on lowest limits

Pass 10 Jul 2009 47,857 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 47,857 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,117 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 38,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 38,304 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 VYH 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 66.7%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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