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BB53 BCB

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,770 mi
Last recorded45,770 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB53 BCB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,770 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 45,770 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,728 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both nearside tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,304 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 32,293 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,293 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,048 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,850 miles

engine coolent leak

Fail 14 Aug 2008 23,850 miles

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

engine coolent leak

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 16 Aug 2007 18,903 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 18,903 miles

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

tyre o/s/r 2mm n/s/f 2.5mm depth

Pass 22 Sep 2006 13,791 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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BB53 BCB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BB53 BCB, 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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BB53 BCB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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