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BK53 CXL

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,827 mi
Last recorded109,827 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 CXL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 109,827 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 109,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 107,726 miles

front tyres wearing low center

Fail 7 Jul 2015 107,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing low center

Pass 4 Jul 2014 102,951 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 99,961 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 96,703 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 96,703 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,216 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 91,005 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 91,005 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 86,547 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 86,547 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 83,709 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 83,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 68,520 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 68,520 miles

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

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 CXL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CXL, 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 CXL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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