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BN53 DJY

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,231 mi
Last recorded64,231 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DJY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,231 miles

Offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,547 miles

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 61,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,652 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 57,652 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,517 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 53,517 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,570 miles

Rear tyres, slight cracking.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly rusted/worn

n/s front wiper blade split

Fail 14 Aug 2013 44,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs slightly rusted/worn

front to rear brake pipes, some corrosion around securing clips

n/s front wiper blade split

Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust middle and back box corroded ( not blowing )

Fail 22 Aug 2012 41,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust middle and back box corroded ( not blowing )

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,495 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 36,082 miles

bonnet release stiff

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

some corrosion on rear exhaust box

Fail 17 Aug 2010 36,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet release stiff

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

some corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,349 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,492 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 26,492 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 20,869 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 15,289 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 DJY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DJY, 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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BN53 DJY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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