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AJ53 OGM

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,226 mi
Last recorded90,226 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OGM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 90,226 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside handbrake performance

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 86,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (In clips under car) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Induction leak (Hole in bottom of intercooler)

N/S Reversing light inoperative

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (Close to limit for MOT test) (0.1 (b))

Rear brakes noisy

Fail 10 Jan 2019 86,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Large hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (In clips under car) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Induction leak (Hole in bottom of intercooler)

N/S Reversing light inoperative

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (Close to limit for MOT test) (0.1 (b))

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,898 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Oil leak coming from intercooler/pipework

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 80,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S Outer sill @ rear by jacking point & trailing arm area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S Outer sill @ rear by jacking point & trailing arm area (2.4.A.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely Both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

O/S/F Tyre severely perished/splitting in tread area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very low/BALD (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak coming from intercooler/pipework

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 74,508 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber becoming worn

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 66,655 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 66,655 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,021 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 39,784 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 39,784 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,716 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,570 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 28,461 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,324 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 20,942 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 18,695 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 18,695 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 16,647 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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AJ53 OGM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AJ53 OGM, 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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AJ53 OGM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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