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AJ52 WJA

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

113,625 mi
Last recorded113,625 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 WJA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 113,625 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 113,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 113,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened these are the lower support/mount for coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened these are the lower support/mount for coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking at steering rack pinion housing, appears to be spindle seal ?. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer tread face edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 110,552 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 110,543 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lenses fogged, no clear pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb coating deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty does not maintain on o/s unless held. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured bulb coating deteriorating. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 107,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 105,107 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 102,525 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 102,523 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 99,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,178 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both headlights deteriorated/fogged (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bottom/rear (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 98,178 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both headlights deteriorated/fogged (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bottom/rear (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 95,839 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both headlamps, lenses fogged. (1.7.5a)

front brake disc's worn.

indicator stalk switch worn.

Fail 5 Jul 2016 95,838 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45 % imbalance. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced very slow,low and squeal. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven locking off too soon ( snatching ) (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both headlamps, lenses fogged. (1.7.5a)

front brake disc's worn.

indicator stalk switch worn.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 92,450 miles

n/s/r handbrake,relatively low effort.

Fail 3 Aug 2015 92,450 miles

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

n/s/r handbrake,relatively low effort.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 89,071 miles

all brake disc's worn

Fail 31 Jul 2014 89,007 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all brake disc's worn

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

n/s/r handbrake has relative low effort

Pass 20 Aug 2013 85,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box deteriorated

front brake disc's worn

Fail 17 Aug 2013 85,580 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box deteriorated

front brake disc's worn

Pass 16 May 2012 81,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 77,560 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 77,520 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 73,500 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 73,488 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2009 68,676 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 68,646 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 62,319 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 May 2008 62,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 May 2007 55,761 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 39,332 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

near side door mirror cracked

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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AJ52 WJA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 AJ52 WJA, 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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AJ52 WJA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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