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BG53 CEU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,293 mi
Last recorded134,293 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 134,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 129,596 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 126,572 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 124,224 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 119,235 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 113,810 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 107,314 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 11 May 2017 107,314 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 12 Aug 2016 105,552 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 97,221 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 89,723 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 89,723 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 82,640 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 76,161 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 76,158 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 68,073 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,284 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 58,285 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,923 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 50,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,250 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,394 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,152 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 CEU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CEU, 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 CEU registered?

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

Is BG53 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 CEU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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