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BF53 MLO

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,196 mi
Last recorded128,196 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MLO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 128,196 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 128,189 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f & o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s & o/s sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 119,226 miles

advise brake pipes require cleaning up

advise brake warning lamp on

both sills have recent repairs covered using under seal, found to be firm to inspection methods

Fail 5 Sep 2019 119,201 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise brake pipes require cleaning up

advise brake warning lamp on

Pass 22 Aug 2018 112,490 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 106,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 99,969 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 94,781 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 86,922 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 81,037 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 81,037 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 76,026 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,079 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,761 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,015 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 57,015 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,923 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 46,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,441 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,366 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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BF53 MLO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MLO, 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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BF53 MLO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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