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BP53 FYC

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,421 mi
Last recorded67,421 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 FYC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,421 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 8 Apr 2017 63,972 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 63,958 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,770 miles

Both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 60,765 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both headlight lenses starting to deteriorate.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 53,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,927 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,394 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 5 Mar 2013 50,394 miles

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,974 miles

Air bag warning light on

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,016 miles

Air bag light on

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Power steering feels heavy but is working

Fail 2 Mar 2011 44,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Air bag light on

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Power steering feels heavy but is working

Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,564 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 41,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight travel on park brake

Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,942 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,501 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 36,501 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,358 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 FYC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FYC, 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 FYC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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