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DG53 LRJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,656 mi
Last recorded76,656 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 LRJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2023 76,656 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 74,749 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 73,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 71,416 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 68,869 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,844 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 64,175 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,958 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,420 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 55,099 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,606 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 47,399 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 42,261 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,284 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,823 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,785 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,857 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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DG53 LRJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DG53 LRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG53 LRJ registered?

DG53 LRJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DG53 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 LRJ shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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