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BL53 KZG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,755 mi
Last recorded119,755 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 KZG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 119,755 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear no.plate deteriorated

engine management light on and rough running

Fail 24 Sep 2015 119,755 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust deteriorated (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear no.plate deteriorated

engine management light on and rough running

Pass 8 Nov 2014 116,122 miles

exhaust corroided

Pass 7 Nov 2013 104,491 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 104,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 90,314 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 90,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,982 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 77,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2010 69,704 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2009 65,355 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 65,355 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 46,056 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 46,025 miles

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

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

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 KZG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KZG, 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 KZG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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