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BT53 VRL

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,545 mi
Last recorded100,545 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 100,545 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 99,657 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 99,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

steering rack gaitors damp

Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,165 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 97,138 miles

Offside 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 94,447 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 91,676 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 87,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 87,678 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 84,280 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 78,356 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 64,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2006 46,929 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 VRL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BT53 VRL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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