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BJ53 LCL

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,455 mi
Last recorded77,455 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 LCL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 77,455 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 77,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 72,878 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,833 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 68,833 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,273 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,187 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,981 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,404 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,237 miles

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

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,223 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,672 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,024 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,513 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,835 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 LCL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LCL, 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 BJ53 LCL registered?

BJ53 LCL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is BJ53 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 LCL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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