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BG53 CEA

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,647 mi
Last recorded86,647 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 CEA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 86,647 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 79,686 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,743 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 9 Oct 2014 75,371 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 75,371 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,232 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,198 miles

condition of exhaust

condition of o/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,525 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,181 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,817 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 59,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,533 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 45,626 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,579 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 CEA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CEA, 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 CEA registered?

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

Is BG53 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 CEA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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