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BL53 HBU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,943 mi
Last recorded61,943 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 61,943 miles

Rear tyres cracking between tread

various brake pipes are greased / coated

Pass 7 Nov 2016 58,338 miles

Rear brake pipes are greased / coated.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,553 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure

Fail 16 Nov 2015 54,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

EML light on

front exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure

Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,789 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust bracket fractured on sump still secure

Pass 28 Nov 2013 47,117 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,973 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,773 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 38,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,206 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 25,325 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 17,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,268 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 5 Mar 2008 12,474 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 9,255 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 HBU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HBU, 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 HBU registered?

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

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