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BT53 VSM

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

101,182 mi
Last recorded101,182 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VSM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 101,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 101,180 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 98,571 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 95,296 miles

water leak on rear of engine

Fail 5 Sep 2024 95,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

water leak on rear of engine

Pass 19 Sep 2023 93,054 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 90,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 88,340 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 88,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside park lower effort

Pass 21 Aug 2020 84,850 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,047 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly worn outer edge

various brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2019 82,047 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

various brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2018 78,885 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 74,276 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 70,826 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,826 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,934 miles

front brake discs getting worn

rear brake discs getting worn

rear exhaust box getting corroided

rear pads getting low

wiper blades getting worn

Fail 28 Aug 2015 65,934 miles

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

front brake discs getting worn

rear brake discs getting worn

rear exhaust box getting corroided

rear pads getting low

wiper blades getting worn

Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,163 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,154 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,358 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 37,777 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,354 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,978 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,351 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,967 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 VSM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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