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BJ53 LGC

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,602 mi
Last recorded70,602 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2014 70,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,602 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 55,046 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 55,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine misfire eml on

Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,378 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear discs showing signs of corrosion but not effecting performance

rear exhaust may require attention

Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,407 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear discs pitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,308 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 22 May 2009 36,298 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2009 36,298 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,551 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,302 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 LGC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

BJ53 LGC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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