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BF53 WRR

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,272 mi
Last recorded43,272 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WRR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 43,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Condition of nearside outer sill

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 7 Jul 2018 43,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Condition of nearside outer sill

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 36,764 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 32,807 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 32,714 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both Front D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Uneven wear-Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear-Outer Edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 27,869 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 22,904 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 19,253 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 14,376 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 13,981 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 13,192 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 13,192 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,578 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 10,013 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,086 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 WRR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 WRR, 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 WRR registered?

BF53 WRR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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