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BL53 GWU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

77,521 mi
Last recorded77,521 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 GWU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 77,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring support arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside and weld repairs covered in under seal

Pass 24 Feb 2024 74,084 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, coil spring support arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside and welded repairs covered in under seal

Fail 10 Feb 2024 74,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor outrigger by subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor outrigger by subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill / jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill / jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear coil spring lower support arms are corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2023 70,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears, covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/ Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/ Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 67,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, faded (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower coil spring support arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 67,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, faded (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/ jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower coil spring support arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 63,792 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake performance low

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pad wear indicator wire not fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 63,789 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative detached from lower suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake performance low

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pad wear indicator wire not fitted

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 61,091 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes are in poor condition

exhaust has slight blow

Fail 3 Feb 2020 61,069 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front suspension arms rear bushes are in poor condition

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 8 Feb 2019 56,806 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 56,806 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 52,415 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 52,415 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 51,021 miles

Nearside Front Wing has damaged/corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 48,791 miles

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

Nearside Front wing edge corroded

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 48,791 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wing edge corroded

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 46,621 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 46,621 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 41,508 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 31,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 31,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 27,042 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 25,107 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 25,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2009 23,568 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 21,649 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 21,641 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shild loose rear

Pass 5 Dec 2007 19,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 16,701 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 GWU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 GWU, 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 GWU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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