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BK53 WHR

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,037 mi
Last recorded89,037 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 89,037 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded

o/s/r jacking point corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,789 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2015 67,534 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 67,366 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 55,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2014 55,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,710 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 43,710 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 42,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,094 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 40,093 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 39,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,558 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,847 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 36,846 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,965 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 WHR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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