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BL53 LBG

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,956 mi
Last recorded76,956 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 76,956 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 73,879 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

mil light on /pad warning on

n/s/r damage

Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,879 miles

mil light on /pad warning on

n/s/r damage

Pass 27 Feb 2008 71,165 miles

all tyres 2-3mm tread depth

brake pad warning light on

coolant leak around water pump area

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to rear brake discs on inner face on outer edge

cracking to aux drive belts

dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

front brake pads 80% worn

hand brake requires adjustment

k light on dash

minor oil leak

n/s/f jacking pad missing

rear number plate begining to deteriorate

rear tyres worn on edges

recomend full brake inspection

small stone chips in windscreen

surface corossion to metal brake pipes

Pass 1 Dec 2006 53,440 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 53,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LBG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LBG, 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 LBG registered?

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

Is BL53 LBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 LBG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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