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BL53 GVU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,992 mi
Last recorded58,992 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 GVU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 58,992 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 55,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

some corrosion to inner sills

some parking brake lever travel

Fail 16 Oct 2024 55,853 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

some corrosion to inner sills

some parking brake lever travel

Pass 23 Nov 2023 54,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front + rear brake pipes starting to corrode towards ends

o/s/f wiper blade splitting

reverse lights not working

some corrosion to n/s/r sill

Pass 15 Nov 2022 52,607 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 50,144 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 48,248 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 45,882 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 42,328 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 37,771 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 37,769 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 37,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 37,702 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,568 miles

Rear silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 35,305 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,479 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 33,703 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,660 miles

LONG TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE LEVER ( ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED )

Pass 15 Dec 2008 30,567 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,318 miles

Slightly long handbrake travel.

Pass 1 Dec 2006 22,700 miles

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP.

Fail 1 Dec 2006 22,700 miles

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP.

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 GVU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL53 GVU registered?

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

Is BL53 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 GVU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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