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BJ53 OTE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,863 mi
Last recorded87,863 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 87,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,018 miles

Brake pipes greased making it hard to inspect fully

N/R coil spring slightly corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Top column bush slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2017 78,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

slight movement in steering wheel (side side )

some underbody corrosion

weld repair heavily undersealed making hard to inspect

Fail 18 Jan 2017 78,650 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

slight movement in steering wheel (side side )

some underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2016 72,702 miles

Bad oil leak

Brake pipes greased making it hard to inspect fully

Engine covers fitted obscuring some of the component

N/R suspension coil spring slightly corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded But still complete (2.4.C.1b)

O/F steering arm has a slight play

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust rubber slightly deterioted

Steering rack wet with oil but no leak found time of test!!!

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,858 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,426 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake pads getting low inner pad close to wear limit !!!!!

oil leak

some under body corrosion ?????

brake pipes heavily covered in grease makeing hard to inspect

Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,508 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,112 miles

rear axle slight corrosion ???

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes covered in grease not allow full inspection ???

Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,397 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 39,276 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 31,776 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 24,588 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,506 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 17,794 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 OTE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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