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BF53 RYD

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,347 mi
Last recorded50,347 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 RYD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 50,347 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 50,347 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 46,547 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 41,552 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 36,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 31,559 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2013 30,709 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 30,090 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 2 Sep 2011 28,376 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 28,376 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,038 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,284 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,522 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,183 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,936 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 RYD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RYD, 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 RYD registered?

BF53 RYD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is BF53 RYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 RYD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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