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BR51 LAV

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,232 mi
Last recorded45,232 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR51 LAV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 45,232 miles

Both front tyres are worn low on inner tread

Front brake pads worn low

O/s rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Rear exhaust back box due for replacement

Pass 26 Apr 2016 43,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bold on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bold on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2015 38,566 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 37,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,806 miles

O/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge and cracking

Rear exhaust back box outer skin pealing

Fail 5 Jul 2012 32,806 miles

O/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge and cracking

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin pealing

Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,512 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,507 miles

O/s rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2009 28,000 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 28,000 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 26,997 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,702 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 23,234 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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BR51 LAV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BR51 LAV, 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 BR51 LAV registered?

BR51 LAV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is BR51 LAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR51 LAV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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