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BJ53 LFM

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

215,419 mi
Last recorded215,419 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 LFM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 215,419 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 211,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 201,055 miles

Offside Front Top strut mount noisey

Fail 26 Nov 2015 201,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine light on

Offside Front Top strut mount noisey

Pass 8 Dec 2014 186,704 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 186,704 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 165,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

o/s & n/s rear side lights one of two not working

o/s rear tyre cworn on outer edge

Fail 29 Nov 2013 165,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner & outer edges

o/s & n/s rear side lights one of two not working

o/s rear tyre cworn on outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2012 152,220 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Dec 2012 152,220 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2011 137,690 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 137,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 122,470 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 122,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 108,219 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 108,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front [ 16 - 2mm]

Pass 17 Nov 2008 89,477 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 72,756 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 72,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 54,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 54,020 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 LFM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LFM, 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 LFM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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