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BD52 JXT

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,458 mi
Last recorded154,458 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 JXT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 154,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

underside of vehicle coverd in thick dry mud unable to fully inspect some items/areas of brakes/steering/suspension/vehicle structure

Fail 28 Jun 2018 154,445 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety poss brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle coverd in thick dry mud unable to inspect many areas/items of vehicle structure /brakes/steering/suspension + under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 152,988 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake/steering/suspension areas very rusty

shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

under tray fitted unable to inspect some areas of steering/brakes /suspension items

Fail 19 Jun 2017 152,956 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow when engine is ticking over (3.3.E.6)

Emissions not tested low flow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front + rear (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake/steering/suspension areas very rusty

shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

under tray fitted unable to inspect some areas of steering/brakes /suspension items

Pass 29 Jun 2016 150,480 miles

brake pipes presented greased

Fail 29 Jun 2016 150,480 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

brake pipes presented greased

Pass 7 Jul 2015 144,126 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 133,048 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 133,047 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 114,049 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 102,887 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 89,356 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,897 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,250 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,971 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,218 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,733 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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BD52 JXT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD52 JXT, 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 BD52 JXT registered?

BD52 JXT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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