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BG53 EKP

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

204,045 mi
Last recorded204,045 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 EKP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2019 204,045 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 189,705 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LINK PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose OUTER SKIN LOOSE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 176,665 miles

Coolant leak Slight ()

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Front Headlamps Fading

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking Brake Has Slight Fluctuation

Rear Bumper Damage

Rear Exhaust Corroding

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 176,665 miles

Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported ns/os (3.6.B.1)

Coolant leak Slight ()

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Front Headlamps Fading

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking Brake Has Slight Fluctuation

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper Damage

Rear Exhaust Corroding

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 165,929 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 165,923 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake wear indicator on dash

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shocker top mount clunks when turned

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 154,302 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on dash

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under tray fitted has slight damage

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

offside front inner rod has slight play

Fail 11 Sep 2015 153,998 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

offside front inner rod has slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2014 144,785 miles

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

both front top mounts rough when rotated

unable to properly inspect front brake pipes due to grease

Fail 25 Sep 2014 144,785 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

both front top mounts rough when rotated

unable to properly inspect front brake pipes due to grease

Pass 26 Sep 2013 131,717 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 131,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 118,799 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 118,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 106,030 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 92,134 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 92,134 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 79,611 miles

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

n.s front macpherson strut upper support bearing assembly feels slightly rough

Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,077 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,969 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,360 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 EKP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 EKP, 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 EKP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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