MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Emissions unable to be completed Flexi joint corroded to excess (8.2.1.2 (d))
Central Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen phone holder ()
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Front Emissions not tested flexible pipe leaking causing a lambda high reading (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen phone holder ()
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to the 1.5 mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture under vehicle, front to rear brake pipes. (full length) X 2 pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very close to the 1.5 mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Both rear tyres are starting to perish / Both fron tyres are starting to perish + worn low on tread
All four tyres have light age related cracking + front tyres worn to 3mm on outer edge / Nearside front lower arm rear bush showing early signs of wear / Front to rear brake pipes have early signs of corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
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DY53 UZJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 DY53 UZJ, 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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DY53 UZJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 November 2003.
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