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BH53 ROV

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,459 mi
Last recorded121,459 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH53 ROV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 121,459 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 119,111 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 117,020 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 117,020 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 114,325 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 111,227 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 111,227 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 107,549 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 107,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 101,765 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,831 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,569 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 84,360 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,173 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,559 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,636 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,904 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,975 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,435 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 32,851 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,877 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,829 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 22,829 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,402 miles

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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BH53 ROV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BH53 ROV, 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 BH53 ROV registered?

BH53 ROV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is BH53 ROV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BH53 ROV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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