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BT53 VUK

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,223 mi
Last recorded44,223 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VUK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 44,223 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 44,176 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,554 miles

Front brake pads low.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 38,476 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 38,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front to flexi brake pipe corroded.

sidewalls cracking.

Fail 11 Dec 2010 35,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 35,393 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,120 miles

Exhaust blowing slightly.

Fail 9 Nov 2009 32,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust blowing slightly.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 29,114 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 29,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 25,184 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,495 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 22,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VUK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

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

Is BT53 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 VUK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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