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AK53 OJG

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,235 mi
Last recorded73,235 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OJG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 73,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 70,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 68,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 66,047 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 64,538 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 64,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 63,711 miles

Offside Rear SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND JACKING POINT

Pass 2 Sep 2019 62,371 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 59,372 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,521 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,320 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear silencer corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 52,264 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 49,394 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 49,394 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 44,568 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,568 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 41,276 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 41,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 40,764 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 37,462 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,747 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 29,983 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,017 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,606 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 10,302 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 16,302 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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AK53 OJG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK53 OJG, 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 AK53 OJG registered?

AK53 OJG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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