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BF53 MLE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,265 mi
Last recorded109,265 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MLE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 109,265 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 103,986 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 96,510 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 90,708 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 90,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 83,307 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 83,307 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 83,262 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 80,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 77,234 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 74,241 miles

Front and rear suspension arm bushes wearing

Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,727 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,771 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,694 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,842 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,533 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,321 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 31,332 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,714 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,200 miles

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

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

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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BF53 MLE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BF53 MLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 MLE registered?

BF53 MLE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is BF53 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 MLE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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