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BL53 LDE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,043 mi
Last recorded128,043 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 128,043 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 128,043 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 122,804 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 122,687 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 118,055 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 113,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 113,115 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 101,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 101,630 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,710 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 87,710 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 83,111 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 83,110 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 78,751 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 78,751 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 69,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,198 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,583 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 30,503 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2007 30,503 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 19,952 miles

handbrake travel high - advise

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 LDE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LDE, 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 LDE registered?

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

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