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BG53 WNR

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,541 mi
Last recorded155,541 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WNR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2017 155,541 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Front brake discs are corroded and worn

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

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

Nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs are heavily corroded and scored

Pass 20 Feb 2016 149,421 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 142,630 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2015 142,624 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2014 136,025 miles

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 28 Jan 2013 128,233 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Fail 25 Jan 2013 128,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 119,740 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 111,502 miles

Offside Front 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 15 Feb 2010 102,419 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 91,580 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 78,008 miles

advise bulge in tyre nearside front

Pass 11 Jan 2007 56,688 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 WNR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue 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 WNR, 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 WNR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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