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BN53 BKF

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,645 mi
Last recorded121,645 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BKF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 121,645 miles

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 14 Oct 2015 121,645 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions BOTH (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 26 Sep 2014 113,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre near the wearbands

Pass 2 Oct 2013 107,657 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 97,387 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 97,387 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 88,017 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 88,017 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 79,597 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,556 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 62,214 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 51,034 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,514 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,618 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 34,617 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BN53 BKF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN53 BKF, 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 BN53 BKF registered?

BN53 BKF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 BKF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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