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BT53 FDV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,995 mi
Last recorded102,995 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FDV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 102,995 miles

Fuel tank securing brackets corroded

Handbrake operation high

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Antirollbar link slight movement and boot cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm bush splitting

Windscreen washers slightly poor.

Pass 23 Jan 2017 95,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres scrubbing out on outer edges

Fail 23 Jan 2017 95,241 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres scrubbing out on outer edges

Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,337 miles

altered interior headlight adjuster to recheck lights

o/s/f shock absorber damp/oily

o/s/f shock absorber soft/weak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 80,948 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 73,307 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 66,947 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 60,652 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 54,795 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,777 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 49,777 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 43,920 miles

WEAR IN BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTS.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,714 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,089 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,913 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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BT53 FDV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BT53 FDV, 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 BT53 FDV registered?

BT53 FDV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is BT53 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 FDV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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