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BG53 EHO

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,018 mi
Last recorded108,018 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 108,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 10 Oct 2018 108,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 3 Oct 2017 99,993 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre none repairable area, also slight wear to outer tread ()

back box outer casing corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 99,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front wishbone rear "P" bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

back box outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,696 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 82,211 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 73,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Off side front tyre worn in center

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 73,986 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Off side front tyre worn in center

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 67,836 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,261 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,721 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 58,721 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,531 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,400 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 35,959 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 27,827 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 EHO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EHO, 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 EHO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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