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BF53 UTU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,185 mi
Last recorded83,185 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UTU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,185 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside hand brake efficiency low

Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,027 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,564 miles

o/s/r door intermittant opening from outside

Fail 4 Jul 2014 69,443 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 64,958 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,643 miles

N/S/R tyre worn low on outer edge

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

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer rusting

Pass 14 Jul 2011 53,785 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,573 miles

air bag lamp illuminated

Fail 23 Jul 2010 47,573 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

air bag lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Sep 2009 45,569 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 45,565 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,604 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,920 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,835 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 UTU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

BF53 UTU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is BF53 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 UTU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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