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BN53 OGU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

223,825 mi
Last recorded223,825 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 223,825 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 209,742 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 209,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 199,216 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 189,210 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 177,892 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 177,892 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 166,294 miles

rear/exhaust/mounting/worn

Pass 4 Oct 2011 156,075 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 144,003 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 135,275 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 135,275 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 129,194 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 113,680 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 113,678 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand Brake Readings N/S Low

Has exessive travel

Pass 5 Sep 2006 91,401 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 91,401 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OGU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OGU, 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

How do I check the history of BN53 OGU?

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What year was BN53 OGU registered?

BN53 OGU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is BN53 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 OGU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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