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BJ53 LCW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,999 mi
Last recorded79,999 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 LCW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 79,999 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 79,992 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 76,548 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 76,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 73,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,225 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 71,225 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Feb 2013 69,074 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 69,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 6,500 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,595 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 59,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,545 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,889 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 32,623 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 29,419 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 LCW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LCW, 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 LCW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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