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BL53 LVO

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

120,511 mi
Last recorded120,511 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 LVO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 120,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front ro rwars (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 120,508 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front ro rwars (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 115,179 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 115,170 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt not functioning as intended rear centre (7.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 110,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at the front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to inner sills

Fail 14 Mar 2023 110,148 miles

All direction indicators not working both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at the front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to inner sills

Pass 16 Mar 2022 107,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 107,440 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 99,988 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 99,986 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 95,160 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 95,160 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 87,568 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,635 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 85,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 82,563 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 77,270 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 67,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 60,275 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 50,902 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 50,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 43,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,239 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,733 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,362 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 14,653 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 14,653 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 12,944 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 LVO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LVO, 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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BL53 LVO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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