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BP53 EPA

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,969 mi
Last recorded82,969 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 EPA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 82,969 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 71,989 miles

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust blow front flexi

front tyres 2mm

o/s/f tyre heavily cracked and perished

Fail 29 Dec 2014 71,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust blow front flexi

front top mounts notchy and noisey

front tyres 2mm

o/s/f tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 21 Dec 2013 63,970 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,390 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 60,353 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 56,836 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,260 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,365 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,840 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 32,963 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,224 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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BP53 EPA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BP53 EPA, 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 BP53 EPA registered?

BP53 EPA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is BP53 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 EPA shows 12 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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