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BN53 OJK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,383 mi
Last recorded133,383 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OJK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 133,383 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 128,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f upper suspension mounts slightly stiff

Pass 7 Jul 2017 126,138 miles

Front top strut mounts noisy

Fail 7 Jul 2017 126,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front top strut mounts noisy

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 122,870 miles

front top strut mounts noisy

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2016 122,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front top strut mounts noisy

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2015 118,667 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front to rear brake pipes rusty

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

rear springs rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2015 118,667 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front to rear brake pipes rusty

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

rear springs rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2014 115,165 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2014 115,165 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2013 111,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front to rear brake pipes rusty

front top strut mounts noisy

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2013 111,835 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front to rear brake pipes rusty

front top strut mounts noisy

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2012 109,052 miles

AIRBAG LAMP ON

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

TOP STRUT MOUNTS NOISY

Pass 21 Jul 2011 101,997 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs worn close to the limit

Pass 15 Jul 2010 94,946 miles

rear pads look low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

airbag failure lamp on

fr tyres wearing on inner edges

ns hub secure but tightened to limit

Fail 15 Jul 2010 94,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag failure lamp on

fr tyres wearing on inner edges

rear pads look low

Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,777 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 84,777 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 73,483 miles

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

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

airbag lamp on

Fail 14 Jul 2008 73,483 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

airbag lamp on

Pass 25 Jul 2007 61,038 miles

AIRBAG LAMP ON

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 OJK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OJK, 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 OJK registered?

BN53 OJK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is BN53 OJK safe to buy?

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