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BG53 EKN

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,269 mi
Last recorded91,269 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 91,269 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 9 Oct 2014 91,269 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Oct 2013 85,020 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,811 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,917 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 59,421 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 59,421 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 48,682 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,682 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 39,962 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 31,197 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 23,351 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 EKN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EKN, 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 EKN registered?

BG53 EKN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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