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BL53 HBK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,686 mi
Last recorded45,686 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 45,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front oil leak from pressure switch rear of oil filter.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 44,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn tread irregular wear.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 42,450 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from stearing rack area. (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,427 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,194 miles

Rear cylencer corroded.

Fail 18 Sep 2014 37,194 miles

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

Rear cylencer corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,788 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 34,786 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 306,693 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,825 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,417 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,736 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,853 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 22,853 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,748 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 16,585 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 HBK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

Is BL53 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 HBK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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