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BG53 AWZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,932 mi
Last recorded104,932 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 AWZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 104,932 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 104,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 97,167 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 88,746 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 88,746 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 9 Mar 2011 83,233 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 71,162 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 61,858 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 51,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,621 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,149 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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BG53 AWZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG53 AWZ, 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 BG53 AWZ registered?

BG53 AWZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is BG53 AWZ safe to buy?

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