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BG53 EJX

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,745 mi
Last recorded124,745 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2016 124,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake performance not tested due to a bust pipe (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 120,019 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 113,587 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 106,475 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 101,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Dec 2012 101,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 96,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 90,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 82,980 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 71,364 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 71,174 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 61,607 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2006 42,168 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 EJX 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 EJX, 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 EJX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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