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BJ53 LFO

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,321 mi
Last recorded65,321 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,321 miles

Brake wear light on

Fail 20 Jan 2016 65,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake wear light on

Pass 30 Jan 2015 62,196 miles

outer skin on exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 62,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 58,388 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight noise steering rack area

Fail 2 Dec 2013 58,387 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight noise steering rack area

Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,605 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 55,605 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,739 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 51,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,007 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,731 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,367 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,035 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,189 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LFO 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 66.7%.

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

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