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BL53 HAE

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,189 mi
Last recorded65,189 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,189 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 60,154 miles

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

airbag light ON.

nearside front tyre outer edge worn.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 60,154 miles

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

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

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

airbag light ON.

nearside front tyre outer edge worn.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,363 miles

nearside rear tyre has flatspot.

various brake pipe pitted.

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,392 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 34,392 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 23,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2009 23,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,040 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,330 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 22,330 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,903 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 HAE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HAE, 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 HAE registered?

BL53 HAE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is BL53 HAE safe to buy?

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