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BG53 CDO

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,051 mi
Last recorded122,051 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 CDO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 122,051 miles

Both rear anti roll bar link joint dust covers deteriorated

Brake pedal pad worn

Evidence of oil around power steering pump

General corrosion to all coil springs

Rear indicators faded

Service wear to rear brake discs and pads

Fail 8 Jun 2016 121,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear anti roll bar link joint dust covers deteriorated

Brake pedal pad worn

Evidence of oil around power steering pump

General corrosion to all coil springs

Rear indicators faded

Service wear to rear brake discs and pads

Pass 12 Jun 2015 111,091 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 111,091 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 109,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 105,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 103,588 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 100,390 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 98,488 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 89,383 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 70,881 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,770 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 51,766 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

LONG HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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 CDO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CDO, 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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BG53 CDO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BG53 CDO safe to buy?

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