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BD53 VZG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,942 mi
Last recorded64,942 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 64,942 miles

all brake discs corroded

all suspension corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 64,939 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all brake discs corroded

all suspension corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,721 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre slight binding

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 64,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre slight binding

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 61,638 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,271 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2012 57,271 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2011 52,128 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 52,128 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 46,244 miles

Rear brake discs worn

lip on front brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,279 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 39,279 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,024 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 28,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 24,089 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 VZG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue 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 VZG, 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 VZG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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