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BL53 LXG

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,766 mi
Last recorded103,766 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 103,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 96,302 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 90,455 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 90,455 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 87,614 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 87,566 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 87,566 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 87,151 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 87,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 83,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and off side front (2.4.G.2)

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

fan belt worn

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 78,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 69,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 69,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 59,862 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,862 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 53,685 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid reservoir not visible

Fail 8 Nov 2011 53,683 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake fluid reservoir not visible

Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,161 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side front tyre low pressure

Pass 24 Oct 2009 45,638 miles

rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,442 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread cracked

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,246 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,813 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 LXG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LXG, 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 LXG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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