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BN53 OGE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,560 mi
Last recorded140,560 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OGE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 140,560 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 126,049 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2021 126,049 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 115,355 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 115,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 111,567 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust rear box coroded and peeling

Pass 16 Nov 2017 110,130 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 107,309 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 104,065 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 101,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 101,346 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 95,507 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,032 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 78,365 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,229 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,036 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,615 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 44,286 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of certain components and prescribed areas

front no plate poor condition and acceptable at time of test only

Pass 13 Aug 2007 44,286 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of certain components and prescribed areas

front no plate poor condition and acceptable at time of test only

Pass 15 Aug 2006 30,422 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 30,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BN53 OGE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BN53 OGE, 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 BN53 OGE registered?

BN53 OGE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 OGE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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