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BL53 KYF

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,552 mi
Last recorded92,552 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 KYF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2022 92,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corossion

Pass 4 Aug 2021 90,028 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 90,027 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 88,412 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective metal bkt under sump at front (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting at rear before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 84,526 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 80,670 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 80,670 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 77,730 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 74,534 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,718 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 67,273 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 67,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,262 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 56,870 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,746 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 48,085 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,320 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,125 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 19,512 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 KYF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KYF, 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 KYF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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