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BL53 GTZ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,115 mi
Last recorded65,115 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 GTZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 65,115 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 65,111 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 60,624 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 60,618 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 59,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 59,083 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 58,899 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 58,899 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded full length (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded full length (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 58,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,993 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,772 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,017 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,629 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 47,231 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 47,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,418 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 42,418 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,029 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,406 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,629 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 32,394 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,048 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 23,993 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,781 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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BL53 GTZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BL53 GTZ, 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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BL53 GTZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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