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BJ53 OSK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,258 mi
Last recorded105,258 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OSK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 105,258 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

front brake pads slightly worn

handbrake lever travel high

low oil pressure light illuminates intermittently

Fail 28 Dec 2011 105,258 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

front brake pads slightly worn

handbrake lever travel high

low oil pressure light illuminates intermittently

n/s wiper poor

o/s/f brake pad sensor wire fouling wheel

Pass 1 Oct 2010 92,308 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 92,304 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 82,429 miles

Long handbrake lever travel.

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)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 82,429 miles

Long handbrake lever travel.

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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 75,588 miles

Long handbrake lever travel.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 64,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 51,073 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 51,072 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

front exhaust clamp rattling nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge of tyre

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 OSK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OSK, 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 OSK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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