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BD53 VZT

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,921 mi
Last recorded137,921 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2012 137,921 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 137,921 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 122,841 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 122,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 110,909 miles

airbag light on

brake pedal noisy unable to find cause during mot test

rear brakes noisey.suspect corrosion on disks

surface corrosion on inside of front brake disks

Fail 15 Oct 2010 110,909 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

airbag light on

brake pedal noisy unable to find cause during mot test

rear brakes noisey.suspect corrosion on disks

surface corrosion on inside of front brake disks

Pass 19 Oct 2009 93,960 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 79,359 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 65,932 miles

adjust hand brake.clicking noise from pedal box when brake applied.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 47,491 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 VZT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver 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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

BD53 VZT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is BD53 VZT safe to buy?

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