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BV53 MUA

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,426 mi
Last recorded71,426 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 MUA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 71,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 69,618 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded, not seriously weakened

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2019 67,948 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded, not seriously weakened

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2018 65,265 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 63,043 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 63,009 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 59,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perished

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2015 49,994 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,931 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack through threaded area

Pass 15 Nov 2013 34,076 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,243 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,559 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 24,153 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 24,153 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 18,812 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 18,797 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 9,408 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 9,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 7,879 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 5,901 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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BV53 MUA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV53 MUA, 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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BV53 MUA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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