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BG53 ZFA

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,093 mi
Last recorded74,093 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZFA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 74,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 70,918 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,318 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top strut suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top strut suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust very rusty

slight oil leaks from engine

Pass 6 Sep 2019 67,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank straps deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 67,036 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank straps deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 64,549 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,070 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 59,070 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,899 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 54,899 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,278 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 42,789 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,789 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,979 miles

air bag lamp on

parking brake travel long

wipers begining to smear

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,782 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,496 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,213 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,451 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 21,443 miles

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

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

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

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 ZFA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 ZFA registered?

BG53 ZFA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is BG53 ZFA safe to buy?

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