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BL53 LEF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,820 mi
Last recorded38,820 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 38,820 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 38,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 38,357 miles

brake pads (front) getting low

Pass 16 Feb 2015 37,366 miles

SLIGHT "blow" at exhaust centre pipe joint

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and split

Pass 8 Jul 2014 36,483 miles

brake pads (front inners) getting low

exhaust rear silencer box outer skin split and corroded

slight "blow" at exhaust centre joint

Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,794 miles

brake pads (all round) getting low

carry out emissions test following exhaust repair

rear silencer box corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2014 35,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pads (all round) getting low

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,415 miles

rattle on exhaust - suspect centre silencer baffles

Pass 1 Oct 2011 31,879 miles

auxillary drive belts noisy in operation

rattle on exhaust system - suspect cat unit

Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,950 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,061 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2009 25,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,730 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,834 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 8,904 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 LEF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LEF, 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 LEF registered?

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

Is BL53 LEF safe to buy?

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