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BG53 BYZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

197,506 mi
Last recorded197,506 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BYZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 197,506 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 186,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 177,920 miles

noise on suspension

Pass 3 Sep 2013 166,227 miles

n/s/r tyre uineven tread

noise on steerind when turning

Fail 3 Sep 2013 166,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre uineven tread

noise on steerind when turning

Pass 6 Sep 2012 154,315 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in rack n/s

Pass 13 Sep 2011 137,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 121,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

noise on steering

Pass 16 Sep 2009 106,989 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 93,041 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 79,814 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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 59,508 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 BYZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BYZ, 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 BG53 BYZ registered?

BG53 BYZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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