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BJ53 TPX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,704 mi
Last recorded66,704 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 TPX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 66,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 63,973 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 63,971 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen nsf anf osf (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 57,688 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATED

O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

SLIGHT LEAK ON POWER STEERING RACK

SLIGHT MOVEMENT TO BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Fail 2 Aug 2017 57,688 miles

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

EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATED

O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

SLIGHT LEAK ON POWER STEERING RACK

SLIGHT MOVEMENT TO BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,743 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,614 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Nov 2014 46,024 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,977 miles

centre exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

low reserve travel on handbrake

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 39,578 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 35,824 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,824 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,621 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,075 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 20,746 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 20,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 16,338 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 12,179 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 TPX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

BJ53 TPX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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