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BG53 CEY

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,566 mi
Last recorded121,566 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 121,566 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs have corrosion on outer faces.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread.

Fail 31 Mar 2011 121,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside rear brake discs have corrosion on outer faces.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 113,152 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 113,152 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 102,914 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 102,914 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2008 93,900 miles

Brake symbol on dash illuminated

Engine undertray insecure

Rear registration plate insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2007 78,315 miles

front off side tyre inner and outer edges worn 195/65/15

plastic cover loose under engine compartment

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 CEY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CEY, 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 CEY registered?

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

Is BG53 CEY safe to buy?

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