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BL53 LWF

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,187 mi
Last recorded61,187 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 LWF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,187 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 61,030 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,730 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 59,730 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,444 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 55,444 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,053 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 48,053 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,097 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,964 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,748 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 33,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,913 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 20,390 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 15,775 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 11,092 miles

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

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 LWF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL53 LWF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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