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BF53 WRD

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,494 mi
Last recorded115,494 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 115,494 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 115,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 110,493 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front' rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 110,487 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front' rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 103,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 103,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended plastic in mechanism (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 99,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 90,731 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 90,731 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,810 miles

all 4 brake discs rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2018 82,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

all 4 brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,931 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 74,113 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 74,113 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 65,854 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 65,854 miles

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

both rear tyres bald on inside edges

Pass 17 Dec 2009 55,079 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 44,561 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 44,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 32,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 32,234 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 22,679 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 WRD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

BF53 WRD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is BF53 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 WRD shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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