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BL53 LHB

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,212 mi
Last recorded46,212 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,212 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 46,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres perished

coolant leak onto turbo

fog lamp connection on tow bar socket not working

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,191 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,848 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 40,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,876 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 37,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,154 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,406 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 LHB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LHB, 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 LHB registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL53 LHB shows 9 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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