MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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