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BT53 VPZ

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,319 mi
Last recorded76,319 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VPZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,319 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 76,312 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 73,139 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 68,308 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 63,232 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,790 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating fault.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 52,270 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,917 miles

advise both front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 13 Dec 2010 47,917 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise both front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,007 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 36,358 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,649 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 30,646 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,020 miles

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

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 VPZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT53 VPZ registered?

BT53 VPZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is BT53 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 VPZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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