CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL53 KYJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,610 mi
Last recorded61,610 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 61,610 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 59,383 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 55,716 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 55,716 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 46,864 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 46,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 38,439 miles

Front both front tyres perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Rear both rear tyres perished

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

Rear rear brake pips coated in copper slip

Fail 12 Dec 2017 38,439 miles

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

Front both front tyres perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Rear both rear tyres perished

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

Rear rear brake pips coated in copper slip

Pass 22 Nov 2016 36,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 36,242 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 35,553 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 34,592 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 33,295 miles

all tyres have minor cracking around tread.

both front and rear brake pipes are slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 29,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,199 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,384 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2008 20,344 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 16,415 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 12,071 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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL53 KYJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KYJ, 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

How do I check the history of BL53 KYJ?

You can check the full history of BL53 KYJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL53 KYJ registered?

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

Is BL53 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 KYJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL53 KYJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL53 KYJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.