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BL53 LFX

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,939 mi
Last recorded53,939 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,939 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 53,939 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,646 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,071 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,780 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 36,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,059 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 33,185 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Fail 11 Dec 2008 33,185 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Fail 11 Dec 2007 31,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 31,465 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 28,652 miles

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 LFX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LFX, 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 LFX registered?

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

Is BL53 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 LFX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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