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BK53 OHR

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,704 mi
Last recorded128,704 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 OHR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 128,704 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 116,331 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 113,595 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 113,583 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 102,236 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes perished

damage on righthand sill

righthand front tyre worm on inside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,914 miles

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside top macpherson bearing slightly worn

offside top macpherson bearing slightly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2013 74,500 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 74,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,798 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 62,003 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 51,680 miles

nsf and osf tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Aug 2009 41,495 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,118 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 22,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,854 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 12,228 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 OHR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OHR, 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 OHR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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