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BT53 VRE

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,869 mi
Last recorded94,869 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 94,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake poor,efforts @ minimum

inner + outer sills,rear suspension-corroded,jack blocks missing

n/s/f top mount/bearing area noise

n/s/r tyre wear outer edge

o/s/f bottom balljoint play/wear

Fail 11 Nov 2019 94,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake poor,efforts @ minimum

headlights poor pattern

inner + outer sills,rear suspension-corroded,jack blocks missing

n/s/f top mount/bearing area noise

n/s/r tyre wear outer edge

o/s wiper smearing

o/s/f bottom balljoint play/wear

Pass 12 Nov 2018 76,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f greased,o/s/f corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake imbalance/corrosion

inner+outer sills,chassis,inner arches,suspension,subframes-corroded,rear suspension poor condition,sill jacking blocks missing

n/s/f top mount area noise lock to lock

o/s/f bottom balljoint wear/play

o/s/f tyre tread inner edge @ sidewall splitting/borderline

Fail 10 Nov 2018 75,993 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f greased,o/s/f corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake imbalance/corrosion

inner+outer sills,chassis,inner arches,suspension,subframes-corroded,rear suspension poor condition,sill jacking blocks missing

n/s/f top mount area noise lock to lock

o/s/f bottom balljoint wear/play

o/s/f tyre tread inner edge @ sidewall splitting/borderline

Pass 2 Nov 2017 72,488 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 71,921 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 71,921 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 67,770 miles

Nearside Rear SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYER

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,358 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

slight play in offside track rod

Fail 21 Oct 2014 64,358 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

slight play in offside track rod

Pass 23 Oct 2013 59,853 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,352 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,034 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,572 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,942 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 31,704 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 26,837 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 26,837 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VRE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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