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BT53 FGD

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,452 mi
Last recorded119,452 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 119,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

both dip patterns poor

corrosion on front subframe

corrosion on rear suspension members

under engine plastic tray fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 119,451 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel hose leaking under bonnet by filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported strap round silencer (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

both dip patterns poor

corrosion on front subframe

corrosion on rear suspension members

under engine plastic tray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 118,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on front subframe

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension members

corrosion on underbody

perishing on both front and left hand rear tyres

Fail 11 Feb 2016 118,272 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on front subframe

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension members

corrosion on underbody

perishing on both front and left hand rear tyres

Pass 18 Feb 2015 115,931 miles

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

corrosion on front subframe and support bars

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension members

Fail 11 Feb 2015 115,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Sub-frame locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

corrosion on front subframe and support bars

corrosion on rear subframe and suspension members

Pass 15 Nov 2013 107,973 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2013 107,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2012 99,200 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 88,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs slightly pitted and scored

Pass 14 Dec 2011 88,591 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake discs slightly pitted and scored

Pass 30 Nov 2010 82,125 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 75,441 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 75,436 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 66,994 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 66,986 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 58,363 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,467 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 43,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light unbalance in rear service brake

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 FGD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BT53 FGD, 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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BT53 FGD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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