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BJ53 HNZ

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,842 mi
Last recorded65,842 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HNZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 65,842 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 65,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2023 62,438 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 59,914 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 59,696 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 59,681 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,654 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 59,565 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 59,559 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure battery + connector (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2016 59,052 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2015 58,563 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 58,231 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 56,141 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,634 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,159 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 48,330 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,243 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 39,837 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning lamp on dash is on

parking brake lever travel is high.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 30,376 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 HNZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BJ53 HNZ, 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 HNZ registered?

BJ53 HNZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ53 HNZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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