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BN53 HVK

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,948 mi
Last recorded110,948 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 HVK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 110,948 miles

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

play in both o/s and n/s steering rack ends

Fail 23 Sep 2015 110,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing offside rear, offside front, nearside front (4.2.A.1e)

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

play in steering rack ends

Pass 12 May 2014 108,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 101,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear coil spring broken

Fail 10 Aug 2012 101,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear coil spring broken

Pass 9 Aug 2011 88,887 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 88,887 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 77,928 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 77,928 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 66,162 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 53,730 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 53,730 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 42,232 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,966 miles

rear tyres wearing on outside edges

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 HVK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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