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BL53 HUP

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,777 mi
Last recorded59,777 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 59,777 miles

205/55/16 tyres on front axle 215/55/16 tyres on rear axle

Oil leak ()

coolant fan noisey

Fail 22 May 2017 59,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

205/55/16 tyres on front axle 215/55/16 tyres on rear axle

Oil leak ()

coolant fan noisey

Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,649 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 43,215 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 37,515 miles

nearside front tyre wearing bald on outer tread

rear exhaust silencer is corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2012 30,011 miles

Both rear and near side front jacking blocks missing

Off side hand brake noisy

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,031 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 29,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,591 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 26,591 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,596 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 24,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 2 Dec 2008 22,507 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,217 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,653 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 HUP 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 73.3%.

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 HUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL53 HUP registered?

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

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