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BL53 LBA

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,245 mi
Last recorded89,245 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,245 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 86,356 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,382 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 77,085 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip and main beam lenis deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 69,685 miles

front lower suspension arms rear bushes wearing.

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and under inflated.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,111 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 54,953 miles

pads wearing

Pass 25 Jan 2012 48,183 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 48,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,210 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,840 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 19,701 miles

offside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 9 Jan 2007 13,940 miles

nearside front tyre nearing limit on outer edge

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 LBA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LBA, 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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What year was BL53 LBA registered?

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

Is BL53 LBA safe to buy?

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