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BJ53 OSW

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,996 mi
Last recorded50,996 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,996 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front Tyre has spllits on inner wall

Fail 21 Feb 2013 50,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front Tyre has spllits on inner wall

Pass 18 Feb 2012 47,798 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 42,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,144 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,312 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,931 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,806 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 OSW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

BJ53 OSW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is BJ53 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 OSW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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