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OE53 BCY

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

137,929 mi
Last recorded137,929 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 BCY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 137,929 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 132,329 miles

both rear inner and under sills plated and weakened by corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2020 125,647 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low

Offside Rear indicator white

Pass 15 Aug 2019 120,383 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 120,380 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 114,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 105,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 99,848 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,303 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 90,033 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 80,614 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 80,614 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,490 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 67,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 61,055 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,022 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 52,914 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 47,451 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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OE53 BCY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OE53 BCY, 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 OE53 BCY registered?

OE53 BCY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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