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BL53 LCF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,529 mi
Last recorded101,529 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 101,529 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 79,674 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 71,442 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the outter edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 27,560 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 27,560 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 62,946 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 55,419 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 55,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,910 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,945 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 36,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 22,241 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 LCF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LCF, 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 LCF registered?

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

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