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BV53 WKH

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,643 mi
Last recorded86,643 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 WKH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 86,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and rest of tyre low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 86,508 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and rest of tyre low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 81,275 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 81,275 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,552 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,282 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 60,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 50,497 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,857 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,674 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,986 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 31,705 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 31,705 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,292 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 23,808 miles

Both rear tyres beginning to perish

O/S/R trye worn on edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,808 miles

Both rear tyres beginning to perish

O/S/R trye worn on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,670 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 19,274 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 WKH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV53 WKH, 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 WKH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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