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BD53 VZF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,134 mi
Last recorded99,134 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 VZF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,134 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 99,134 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 May 2013 83,837 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 74,759 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,466 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 3 Nov 2008 51,966 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 51,966 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 44,630 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 37,054 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 VZF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

BD53 VZF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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