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BL53 HTK

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 HTK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 99,999 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 999,999 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing coroded but not leaking exhaust gases

N/S front tyre has small cut in sidewall but not deep enough to show ply cords

Pass 29 Jun 2014 999,999 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2014 999,999 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2013 999,999 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2012 999,999 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 41,893 miles

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

offside rear anti-roll bar bush slight movement

offside rear brake noise

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 17 May 2011 41,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear anti-roll bar bush slight movement

offside rear brake noise

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 May 2010 39,104 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,024 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside body has slight damage

Pass 17 Feb 2009 32,621 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 32,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,086 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 16,297 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 16,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HTK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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