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BK53 YVF

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,507 mi
Last recorded124,507 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YVF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 124,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 124,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 122,055 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 117,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 113,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and 0/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 113,842 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and 0/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 108,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 103,634 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 96,488 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 86,947 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion in n/s & o/s rear brake discs

Pass 24 Sep 2010 78,549 miles

corrosion in n/s & o/s rearbrake discs

Fail 22 Sep 2010 78,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

corrosion in n/s & o/s rearbrake discs

Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,158 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 55,988 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,456 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,221 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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BK53 YVF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BK53 YVF, 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 BK53 YVF registered?

BK53 YVF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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