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BL53 HBD

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

43,363 mi
Last recorded43,363 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 HBD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 43,363 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,091 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,067 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 38,067 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 34,363 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 34,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,675 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 30,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake disc badly worn

offside front tyre wearing inner edge badly

offside rear brake disc worn badly

Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,728 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 26,728 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,516 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 22,516 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 19,138 miles

nearside front tyre wearing edges

spare tyre worn down close to limit

Pass 22 Feb 2007 15,492 miles

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

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 HBD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HBD, 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 HBD registered?

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

Is BL53 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 HBD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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