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BP53 FXD

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,352 mi
Last recorded105,352 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted

offside rear tyre wearing to outer edge

Fail 8 Feb 2016 105,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seats fitted

offside rear tyre wearing to outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2015 100,774 miles

Eml on.

Front antiroll bar D bushes deteriorating.

Front indicators slightly white.

Front suspension top mounts noisey.

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Nsf rigid brake pipe corroding. (chalked)

Nsf tyre wearing on outer edge.

Osr tyre wearing on edges.

Rear exhaust box deteriorating.

Unable to clearly see inner front brake pads.

Unable to clearly see inner rear brake pads.

Fail 31 Jan 2014 94,833 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2014 94,833 miles

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 7 Feb 2013 88,682 miles

areas of exhaust system corroded

oil leak at auxilary drive belts area

visible areas of power steering pump damp,though not any leaks visible

Fail 1 Feb 2013 88,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

areas of exhaust system corroded

oil leak at auxilary drive belts area

visible areas of power steering pump damp,though not any leaks visible

Pass 11 Feb 2012 81,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system deteriorating and rear silencer skins flaking

nearside front tyre close to devoiding of tread on outer shoulder,worn inner and 3.5mm tread depth

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder,and 3mm tread depth at lowest measured point

offside front tyre worn shoulders and 3.5mm tread depth

offside rear main line brake pipe in a clip area corroded,but not to excess

Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,019 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer shoulder

Pass 4 Feb 2010 68,525 miles

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

airbag light illuminated on dashboard

dampness around power steering pump,though not leaking at time of test

Fail 4 Feb 2010 68,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

airbag light illuminated on dashboard

dampness around power steering pump,though not leaking at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2009 60,975 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 60,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust section front at center section join not fully tightened,also front bracket fractured

Pass 18 Feb 2008 49,930 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 27,238 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 FXD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP53 FXD, 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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BP53 FXD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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