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BL53 LXV

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,121 mi
Last recorded76,121 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 LXV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,121 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 68,923 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 68,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 66,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 62,574 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Front exhaust joint slight leak

Nearside & offside rear tyres outer edges worn

Pass 22 May 2012 56,994 miles

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

engine light on

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 May 2011 51,165 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

offside rear tyre perished

slight play in steering column

Pass 12 May 2010 46,220 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 15 Feb 2008 40,589 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,649 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 LXV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red 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 LXV, 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 LXV registered?

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

Is BL53 LXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL53 LXV 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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