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BJ53 ZYV

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,858 mi
Last recorded86,858 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 86,858 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 86,841 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 76,323 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 76,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 67,527 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,709 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 59,704 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 52,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 52,497 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,514 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,463 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 33,376 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,990 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 25,990 miles

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

both front discs slightly pitted/ slight blow from centre section exhaust joint

Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,931 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,470 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 ZYV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

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

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