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BL53 LAA

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,088 mi
Last recorded71,088 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 71,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 69,476 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 68,360 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 66,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 62,349 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 62,349 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,434 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,493 miles

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

warning light on dashboard showing

Pass 8 Dec 2014 40,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 40,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 31,726 miles

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

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

handbrake long travel

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2013 31,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake long travel

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 28,998 miles

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

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 13 Nov 2012 28,998 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Dec 2011 26,815 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 24,771 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 23,099 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,793 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 16,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 16,087 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 12,311 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 LAA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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