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BT53 VTF

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,570 mi
Last recorded121,570 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VTF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 121,570 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 116,607 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 26,931 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 26,925 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 107,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 107,578 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 95,652 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 95,648 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 79,569 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 62,070 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 45,115 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 45,115 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VTF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VTF, 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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What year was BT53 VTF registered?

BT53 VTF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is BT53 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 VTF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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