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BU53 RNJ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,314 mi
Last recorded138,314 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 RNJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 138,314 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 138,314 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 130,432 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 124,438 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 119,653 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 112,513 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 112,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 105,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 97,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 91,909 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 91,908 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,971 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 80,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,588 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 66,199 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

front and rear discs starting to get in poor condition

large cut in n/s/f tyre, outer sidewall

Fail 3 Sep 2010 62,764 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

front and rear discs starting to get in poor condition

large cut in n/s/f tyre, outer sidewall

Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,998 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,252 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 44,331 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 44,331 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,178 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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BU53 RNJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BU53 RNJ, 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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BU53 RNJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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