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BG53 OUD

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,153 mi
Last recorded11,153 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 OUD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 11,153 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 11,153 miles

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 91,576 miles

Bottom of rear springs not visible at test.

Brake pads worn low.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 2 Dec 2009 91,576 miles

Bottom of rear springs not visible at test.

Brake pads worn low.

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 29 Dec 2008 86,718 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine lost coolant

Pass 8 Aug 2008 84,043 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 84,043 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 70,594 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 65,597 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 OUD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUD, 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 OUD registered?

BG53 OUD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is BG53 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 OUD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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