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BJ53 ABV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,751 mi
Last recorded120,751 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ABV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 120,751 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 114,571 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 108,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gear box oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2017 108,590 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gear box oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 94,578 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,050 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 74,697 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 74,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 66,729 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 66,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 56,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 46,782 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 41,033 miles

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

main brake pipes greased

washers poor effort

Pass 6 Oct 2010 41,033 miles

main brake pipes greased

washers poor effort

Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,764 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 36,764 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,973 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,616 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,295 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,295 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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BJ53 ABV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver 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 BJ53 ABV, 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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BJ53 ABV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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