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BJ53 FPA

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

132,999 mi
Last recorded132,999 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FPA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 132,999 miles

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2013 132,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2012 121,303 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 121,303 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 110,470 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2011 110,470 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2010 98,156 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 98,154 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

advise; front discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2009 85,343 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 85,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 70,466 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing edges

Fail 1 Dec 2008 70,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 17 Dec 2007 59,915 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 17 Dec 2007 59,915 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 20 Dec 2006 48,752 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 FPA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BJ53 FPA, 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 BJ53 FPA registered?

BJ53 FPA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 FPA shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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