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BN53 YBP

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,962 mi
Last recorded121,962 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 YBP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 121,962 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 121,448 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no patern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no patern (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 116,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 110,942 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 107,318 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 107,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 102,534 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 99,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 93,084 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 872,505 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 87,159 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 82,739 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 78,473 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 74,222 miles

slight noise from front strut top bearings on lock to lock check.

Fail 5 Sep 2007 74,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight noise from front strut top bearings on lock to lock check.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 51,759 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 YBP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 YBP, 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 YBP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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