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BJ53 OHZ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,697 mi
Last recorded169,697 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2021 169,697 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO MIDDLE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect heaDLAMP NEEDS CLEANING (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEAD LAMP NEEDS CLEANING (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar link cover cracking

n/s and o/s rear suspension arms has corrision

Pass 4 Dec 2020 163,300 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 163,300 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.7% (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 157,349 miles

o/s front tyre and o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

park brake high

Fail 3 Dec 2019 157,349 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect oth lens need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

o/s front tyre and o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

park brake high

Pass 20 Nov 2018 148,538 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to distort

Fail 20 Nov 2018 148,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear need replacment (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre starting to distort

Pass 23 Nov 2017 133,125 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 133,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 116,528 miles

oil around n/s rack gairtor

Fail 29 Nov 2016 116,528 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded middle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users lens need cleaning (1.8.A.1a)

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)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users lens needs cleaning (1.8.A.1a)

oil around n/s rack gairtor

Pass 3 Dec 2015 106,245 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 106,255 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 106,055 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2014 106,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2012 95,081 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wear on edge

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2012 95,019 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wear on edge

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2011 87,321 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 87,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s mirror missing

Pass 1 May 2009 73,003 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 73,003 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 66,023 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriorating.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,618 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn on corner

Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,887 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 OHZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BJ53 OHZ, 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 OHZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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