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DA53 GJE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,841 mi
Last recorded141,841 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 GJE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 141,841 miles

advise : rear hand brake performance slightly low, may require adjustment

advise : surface corrosion to outer sills and floor areas

Pass 7 Oct 2019 127,271 miles

advise : slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 6 Oct 2018 114,476 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s also link rods. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body surface corrosion.

Fail 10 Sep 2018 114,318 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s & n/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

knocking noise on steering

Pass 4 Sep 2017 101,855 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 101,776 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,080 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 77,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 77,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 65,746 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,729 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2013 50,496 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres cracked

Pass 16 May 2012 41,332 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,535 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,442 miles

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

both front tyres cracked on outside of tyre wall

Fail 8 Sep 2009 31,435 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

both front tyres cracked on outside of tyre wall

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,565 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,674 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 20,639 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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DA53 GJE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DA53 GJE, 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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DA53 GJE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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