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BL53 GWN

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,148 mi
Last recorded106,148 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 GWN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 106,148 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front and rear tyres on limit

slight play in both front steering rack end joints

Pass 9 Jul 2011 89,990 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 89,868 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 73,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 67,360 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 62,658 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 62,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 49,003 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 49,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,339 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 GWN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL53 GWN, 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 BL53 GWN registered?

BL53 GWN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is BL53 GWN safe to buy?

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