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BK53 CFL

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

58,660 mi
Last recorded58,660 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 CFL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 58,660 miles

Rear all rear suspension very rusty springs arms

Rear both bottom arm bushes starting to split

Fail 24 Jan 2019 58,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom arm mount small hole on inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear all rear suspension very rusty springs arms

Rear both bottom arm bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,024 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 57,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 53,139 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 51,674 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 51,674 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 51,664 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,723 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 50,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,293 miles

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

osr tyre split

Fail 29 Aug 2013 49,293 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

nsr tyre split and worn on outside edge

osr tyre split

Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,458 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have splits in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 28 Aug 2012 46,458 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have splits in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

rear disks pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,198 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 44,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 43,076 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion starting to affect rear brake discs inner face

offside front suspension lower ball joint boot split

Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,076 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion starting to affect rear brake discs inner face

offside front suspension lower ball joint boot split

Pass 29 Aug 2009 38,800 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

pitting/corrosion starting to affect rear brake discs inner face

slight sticking front strut top bearings

uneven wear starting to affect offside rear tyre edge

Fail 25 Aug 2009 38,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

pitting/corrosion starting to affect rear brake discs inner face

slight sticking front strut top bearings

uneven wear starting to affect offside rear tyre edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,635 miles

all metal brake pipes slighty corroded

front discs and pads worn low

rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,816 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,378 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 CFL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BK53 CFL, 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 CFL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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