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BF53 DYP

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,365 mi
Last recorded85,365 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 DYP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 85,365 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 83,123 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 80,349 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 79,310 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 79,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 77,417 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 77,415 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 76,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 75,935 miles

n/s front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Aug 2016 71,696 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,567 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 61,051 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,145 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

noise on steering on locks

Pass 12 Aug 2011 45,479 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,780 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,910 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,631 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,369 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 14,936 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

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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BF53 DYP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BF53 DYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 DYP registered?

BF53 DYP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is BF53 DYP safe to buy?

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