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BF53 UVJ

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,135 mi
Last recorded66,135 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UVJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,135 miles

n/s/f droplink rubber

Pass 10 May 2014 59,568 miles

Coolant leak

N/S/F AND O/S/F BALL JOINT PINCH-BOLT NYLOCK NUTS HAVE NO THREAD PROTRUDING THROUGH. PRESUMED THEREFORE THEY HAVE HAD LOCK-TIGHT APPLIED TO THREAD.ADVISE CORRECT PINCH-BOLT AND NUT TO BE FITTED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 51,496 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 51,496 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,844 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,090 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,538 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,735 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,944 miles

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

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

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 UVJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UVJ, 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 UVJ registered?

BF53 UVJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is BF53 UVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 UVJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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