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BJ53 LFN

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

87,630 mi
Last recorded87,630 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 87,630 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 87,630 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear at front x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2025 84,833 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2024 82,033 miles
Fail 27 May 2024 82,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 77,749 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 73,266 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 73,266 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 68,837 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 68,837 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 66,349 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 63,435 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 63,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,504 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 60,504 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,195 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,915 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 53,932 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 53,932 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 52,103 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,103 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 50,383 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 49,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 49,336 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,111 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,007 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 38,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,804 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 LFN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LFN, 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 LFN registered?

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

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