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BK53 CFO

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,411 mi
Last recorded74,411 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 CFO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,411 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 74,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 74,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 73,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 73,349 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 73,235 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 73,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 71,763 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,335 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,992 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 70,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres side walls perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,377 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Fail 15 Jul 2011 67,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,343 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 63,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 54,328 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,635 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,671 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 35,671 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,633 miles

Front 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.

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 CFO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CFO, 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 BK53 CFO registered?

BK53 CFO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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