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BL53 LXU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,903 mi
Last recorded82,903 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 LXU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,903 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Apr 2015 82,899 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Apr 2014 81,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 81,653 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emission test aborted due to engine started to over-heat

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,677 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 79,677 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 77,690 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

both front aint roll bar links slight play

nearside rear tyre cracked on trade

offside front tyre perished/ cracked on inner egde

Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,690 miles

airbag light on

both front aint roll bar links slight play

nearside rear tyre cracked on trade

offside front tyre perished/ cracked on inner egde

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,911 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre badly cracking in tread

offside front tyre badly cracking in tread

Fail 7 Mar 2011 71,911 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre badly cracking in tread

offside front tyre badly cracking in tread

Pass 3 Jun 2009 65,565 miles

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

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

air bag light on

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

Fail 29 May 2009 65,460 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

air bag light on

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,935 miles

engine worning light on in dash.air bag light on.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 26,868 miles

SUGGEST HANDBRAKE ADJUSTED AT NEXT SERVICE,LEVER CLOSE TO STOP/FULL TRAVEL.

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 LXU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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