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BJ53 FUV

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,910 mi
Last recorded116,910 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 FUV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 116,910 miles

Fluid misting on steering rack

General under-body/ suspension corrosion.

Headlight lenses deteriorated, affecting beam image but not excessively

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Slight play from steering rack inner arms

Pass 12 Oct 2019 113,728 miles

Front wiper's smearing wind-screen.

General under-body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle inspected under damp / wet conditions.

Fail 27 Sep 2019 113,726 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Beam image too unclear to test due to deterioration of headlamp lens. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General under-body corrosion.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Rotational scraping noise when testing wheel bearing.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2018 110,231 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

corrosion to suspension components

dampness to o/s/f shockabsorber

high handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 20 Sep 2018 110,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

corrosion to suspension components

dampness to o/s/f shockabsorber

high handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

play in n/s/ front anti roll bar link

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 18 May 2017 105,103 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad worn

high hand brake travels

n/s/f and n/s/r jacking point pads missing

oil leak

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 17 May 2017 105,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal anti slip pad worn

high hand brake travels

n/s/f and n/s/r jacking point pads missing

oil leak

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 3 Aug 2015 92,937 miles

front tyres getting low / screw in n/s/f

hogh handbrake travel

n/s jacking point pads missing

wiper blades smearing screen / o/s blade split

Fail 3 Aug 2015 92,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres getting low / screw in n/s/f

hogh handbrake travel

n/s jacking point pads missing

wiper blades smearing screen / o/s blade split

Pass 16 Jul 2014 88,101 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r jacking points pads missing

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriating

Fail 15 Jul 2014 88,101 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and n/s/r jacking points pads missing

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriating

Pass 2 Aug 2013 84,418 miles

e.m.l on this may be a failure in future

high handbrake travel

n/s/f and n/s/r jacking points pads missing

n/s/f anti rollbar link ball joint boot deteriating

Fail 13 Aug 2012 77,997 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 13 Aug 2012 77,997 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,042 miles

high handbrake travel / little reserve travel left

n/s/f and n/s/r jacking points pads missing

slight distortion to o/s/f wheel inner rim

some corosion to front to rear brake pipe by securing clip

Fail 8 Aug 2011 69,042 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high handbrake travel / little reserve travel left

n/s/f and n/s/r jacking points pads missing

slight distortion to o/s/f wheel inner rim

some corosion to front to rear brake pipe by securing clip

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,558 miles

n/s/r tyre wareing low on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,700 miles

n/s/f jacking point pad missing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,475 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 40,475 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 40,329 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,958 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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BJ53 FUV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BJ53 FUV, 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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BJ53 FUV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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