MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on front subframe and support bars
corrosion on rear subframe and suspension members
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
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
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
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
o/s and n/s rear brake discs slightly pitted and scored
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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