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BT53 VTK

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,426 mi
Last recorded80,426 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 80,426 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear,at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pinhole (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 80,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,at rear, as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear,at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pinhole (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 67,114 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 67,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres low

both front tyres low

Fail 25 Nov 2016 66,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 19 Nov 2015 52,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,869 miles

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

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

rear section exhaust coroided

Pass 7 Nov 2013 43,782 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 43,782 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,076 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 40,076 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads worn

Pass 10 Nov 2011 34,726 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 30,546 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,838 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,954 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 21,612 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 19,688 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 VTK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

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

Is BT53 VTK safe to buy?

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