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BK53 BBU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,484 mi
Last recorded135,484 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 BBU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 135,484 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch. Part liners fitted. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 124,342 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 113,772 miles

Offside Front CV boot inner clip leaking grease

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread lifting in centre (no visible cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in grease unable to inspect fully (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2020 113,527 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front CV boot inner clip leaking grease

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread lifting in centre (no visible cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in grease unable to inspect fully (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2019 98,764 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 90,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, surface corrosion at rear , near flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Fail 2 Jun 2018 90,290 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, surface corrosion at rear , near flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Pass 25 Mar 2017 86,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,900 miles

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

Bulb warning light on dash

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine bay covers and under body guards fitted

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

Offside Head lamp beam image poor

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges 215/55/16

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 76,900 miles

Fuel system component leaking Under bonnet by fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle petruding stud in arch (4.1.D.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Bulb warning light on dash

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine bay covers and under body guards fitted

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

Offside Head lamp beam image poor

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges 215/55/16

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 66,266 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,903 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,225 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,231 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 53,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,102 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,018 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,723 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,163 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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BK53 BBU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK53 BBU, 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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BK53 BBU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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