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BF53 DYW

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,108 mi
Last recorded93,108 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 DYW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,108 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

outer skin on rear box corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 79,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,230 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,260 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 50,970 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 50,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,582 miles

engine top cover fitted.

Fail 17 Sep 2007 38,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,996 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 28,221 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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BF53 DYW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DYW, 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 BF53 DYW registered?

BF53 DYW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 DYW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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