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BL53 LZC

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,587 mi
Last recorded88,587 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,587 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,754 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 82,298 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 82,289 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 79,024 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 79,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 76,144 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2015 72,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65R15 91H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,630 miles

damage to n/s/r tyre wall

front wiper blades slightly worn

o/s bonnet pin missing

Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,233 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Fail 19 Nov 2013 65,233 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 29 Nov 2012 61,460 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust silencer

Fail 28 Nov 2012 61,458 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on exhaust silencer

Pass 2 Dec 2011 56,059 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,974 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,552 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 45,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,844 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,381 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 23,604 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 LZC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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