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GJ53 BVD

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,347 mi
Last recorded105,347 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 BVD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 105,347 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 105,347 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 104,057 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 101,990 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 101,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 100,480 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 98,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 98,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 96,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 96,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 93,153 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,583 miles

front brake disc,s corroded

headlamp patterns poor

rear exhaust box poor

vehicle generally in poor corroded condition

Pass 10 Aug 2015 82,775 miles

both front indicators amber colour fadding

both headlamp beam patterns poor

exhaust system poor

front and rear brake disc,s corroded

vehicle generally corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2014 74,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes corroding.

body corroding.

brake pedle rubber slightly worn.

front anti roll bar slightly corroded.

o/s/r outer sill corroded slightly.

rear exhaust box corroded.

rear exhaust box strap corroded + broken but exhaust still fixed into place.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,988 miles

all brake pipes corroding.

body corroding.

brake pedle rubber slightly worn.

front anti roll bar slightly corroded.

o/s/r outer sill corroded slightly.

rear exhaust box corroded.

rear exhaust box strap corroded + broken but exhaust still fixed into place.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,950 miles

offside outer sill poor

vehicle generally corrodded underneath

Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,979 miles

both nearside rear and nearside front tyres worn very low

rear brake disc,s poor

rear exhaust box poor

various metal brake pipes becomming corrodded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,900 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,446 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 52,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front discs pitted and corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,636 miles

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

corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 18 Sep 2008 41,634 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,516 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres are perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,765 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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GJ53 BVD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GJ53 BVD, 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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GJ53 BVD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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