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BL53 LXB

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,214 mi
Last recorded68,214 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 LXB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 68,214 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 66,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,937 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 63,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,892 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 57,411 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,343 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 46,678 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 46,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 21 Aug 2009 40,917 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,730 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 33,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 24,157 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 LXB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LXB, 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 LXB registered?

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

Is BL53 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 LXB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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