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BN53 BKZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,584 mi
Last recorded210,584 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BKZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 210,584 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 196,039 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 196,039 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 176,638 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 176,638 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 159,697 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 159,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

travel on hand brake.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 136,656 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 113,089 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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BN53 BKZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN53 BKZ, 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

How do I check the history of BN53 BKZ?

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What year was BN53 BKZ registered?

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

Is BN53 BKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 BKZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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