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BL53 KYG

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,941 mi
Last recorded105,941 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 105,941 miles

eng management light on

front exhaust rubbers in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes surface corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs worn

rear silencer corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2014 105,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

eng management light on

front exhaust rubbers in poor condition

front to rear brake pipes surface corrosion

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 98,794 miles

rear end of exhaust is corroded.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 98,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front indicators slightly discoloured

rear end of exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 92,867 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

airbag light on

rear end of exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2012 92,867 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

airbag light on

rear end of exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 85,387 miles

airbag light on

front & rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear silencer corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2011 85,387 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

airbag light on

front & rear indicators slightly discoloured

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 78,959 miles

pad warning light staying on

Pass 10 Dec 2009 66,100 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)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 55,423 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,312 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 42,247 miles

ADVISE n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outer edges.

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 42,247 miles

ADVISE n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 37,963 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 KYG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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