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BN53 OUO

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,544 mi
Last recorded133,544 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OUO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 133,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

rear exhaust box outer casing heavily corroded but not blowing

Fail 3 Sep 2020 133,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

rear exhaust box outer casing heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 30 Aug 2019 131,667 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 128,055 miles

rear brake discs scored

rear exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 17 Aug 2017 124,659 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 124,618 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 118,083 miles

eml on

top suspension mountings noisey

Pass 25 Aug 2015 110,564 miles

n/s/f brake pipe showing signs of corrosion. n/s/f tyre outer edge worn. o/s/r and n/s/r discs showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 103,790 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

near side front upper strut bearing rough

off side park brake reading low compared to near side

Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre is cracking and has un-even wear on inner edge

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,270 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,880 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2011 76,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2010 66,726 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 24 Sep 2009 58,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,217 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,251 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,427 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 OUO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 OUO, 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 OUO registered?

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

Is BN53 OUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 OUO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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