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BL53 LXO

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,553 mi
Last recorded72,553 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 72,553 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 70,064 miles

Oil leak

both rear metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 20 May 2014 65,091 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 61,210 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,297 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 51,274 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,807 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,189 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,841 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 26,841 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 18,760 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 LXO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL53 LXO registered?

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

Is BL53 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 LXO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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