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BN53 KJZ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,917 mi
Last recorded121,917 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 KJZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 121,917 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 116,455 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 110,074 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 110,047 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 106,898 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 103,776 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 97,138 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 96,962 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 87,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 87,908 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 79,567 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 72,201 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 72,201 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 63,184 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,940 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 39,587 miles

REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION - PADS OK

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 KJZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BN53 KJZ, 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 KJZ registered?

BN53 KJZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is BN53 KJZ safe to buy?

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