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BK53 WHM

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,784 mi
Last recorded76,784 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 WHM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 76,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Slight play in steering column assembly

Fail 14 Nov 2022 76,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Slight play in steering column assembly

Pass 1 Dec 2021 76,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 76,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,741 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 74,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit and worn on edges

Fail 29 Jan 2018 72,795 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit and worn on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,478 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,479 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 67,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 63,836 miles

N/S/R tyre on legal limit

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 63,836 miles

N/S/R tyre on legal limit

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 60,581 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 55,216 miles

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

Nearside front jacking point pad missing

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,032 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,737 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 45,626 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,626 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,535 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 42,535 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 36,507 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 26,123 miles

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

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 WHM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WHM, 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 WHM registered?

BK53 WHM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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