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FV53 BVH

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,628 mi
Last recorded57,628 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 BVH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 57,628 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,222 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 55,094 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 55,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 54,138 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 53,147 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,120 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 52,103 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 50,275 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 50,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,829 miles

2x rear exhaust box rubber mountings starting to crack/perish.

The front brake discs showing signs of wear.

The front brake pads starting to wear low.

The offside front tyre starting to crack in tread area.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 49,829 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

2x rear exhaust box rubber mountings starting to crack/perish.

The front brake discs showing signs of wear.

The front brake pads starting to wear low.

The offside front tyre starting to crack in tread area.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,972 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 47,972 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,836 miles

The near side rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in the tread.

The off side rear tyre is worn to the legal limit.

Fail 29 Nov 2007 38,928 miles

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

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

The front "undertray" is damaged.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,928 miles

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

The front "undertray" is damaged.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 31,183 miles

air bag warning light illuminated on dash

Fail 9 Aug 2006 29,181 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs light on [possibly due to handicap seat fitted n/s?]

windscreen marked/chipped.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 29,181 miles

srs light on [possibly due to handicap seat fitted n/s?]

windscreen marked/chipped.

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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FV53 BVH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FV53 BVH, 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 FV53 BVH registered?

FV53 BVH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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