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BN53 LVY

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,863 mi
Last recorded117,863 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 LVY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 117,863 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 105,792 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 105,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 94,317 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 94,317 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 83,206 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 83,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 83,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,998 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 78,998 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,842 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,889 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,030 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,192 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 18,192 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 17,714 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,513 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 16,513 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,057 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 LVY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LVY, 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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What year was BN53 LVY registered?

BN53 LVY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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