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BL53 HBH

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,273 mi
Last recorded75,273 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 75,273 miles

Steering system slightly tight TOP STRUT BEARINGS (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 75,273 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly tight TOP STRUT BEARINGS (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,948 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer and bracket corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 63,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rack end slight play

Pass 31 Dec 2013 57,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 50,284 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

low brake pads warning light on on dash

Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,748 miles

back box badly corroded

brake pad warning light on

Fail 6 Jan 2012 43,748 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

back box badly corroded

brake pad warning light on

offside rear tyre low at edge

Pass 24 Dec 2010 38,198 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing slight rough when rotated

os/ front brake pad wear indicator insecure

rear fuel tank slight outer surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,701 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 31,701 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,782 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 22,376 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 18,117 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 HBH 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 78.6%.

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

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