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BT52 VNW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,661 mi
Last recorded141,661 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 VNW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 141,661 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 133,120 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 131,067 miles

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

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

play in both steering arms

Fail 27 Feb 2014 131,065 miles

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

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

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

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

play in both steering arms

Pass 6 Mar 2013 128,028 miles

Noise from brake pedal when pressed hard

Fail 1 Mar 2013 128,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Noise from brake pedal when pressed hard

Pass 27 Feb 2012 126,437 miles

Noise from brake pedal when pressed hard

Fail 14 Feb 2011 123,082 miles

N/S/F tyre 1.6mm on very outer edge

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S wiper blade split at ends

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 123,082 miles

N/S/F tyre 1.6mm on very outer edge

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S wiper blade split at ends

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 119,196 miles

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

Noise from brake pedal when pressed

Pass 6 Mar 2009 116,120 miles

Creaking noise from brake pedal when depressed

Pass 4 Mar 2008 113,511 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 113,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Noise from brake pedal area when pressed hard

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 96,510 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)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 96,510 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 71,214 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)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 71,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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BT52 VNW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BT52 VNW, 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 BT52 VNW registered?

BT52 VNW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is BT52 VNW safe to buy?

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