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BF53 VYV

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,753 mi
Last recorded134,753 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 134,753 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 134,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2016 123,490 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 94,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2014 94,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonnet dont latch

brake pad light on

Fail 15 Dec 2012 73,364 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 73,364 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,378 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,254 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,480 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,761 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,516 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,424 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 21,182 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 VYV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

BF53 VYV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 VYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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