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BL53 LBX

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,342 mi
Last recorded70,342 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 LBX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2015 70,342 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,161 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,429 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,164 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,083 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,327 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,841 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,456 miles

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

Offside Front 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 LBX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL53 LBX registered?

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

Is BL53 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 LBX shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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