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BL53 LBJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,164 mi
Last recorded103,164 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 103,164 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

brake pipes beginning to show signs of corrosion

damage to windscreen (not affecting view)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition and mounts corroded

slight play in steering, suspension and bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2015 101,244 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corrosion

off side front top suspension mount coil bind

rear silencer

Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front jack pad missing

Fail 24 Jun 2014 92,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front jack pad missing

Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,276 miles

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

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

rear silencer

Fail 24 Jun 2013 82,275 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)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

off side rear brake slight bind

rear silencer

Fail 25 Jun 2012 75,501 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer

Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,501 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer

Pass 27 Jun 2011 69,722 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2009 58,114 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,285 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 50,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,719 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,578 miles

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

handbrake travel high

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 LBJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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