MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
front brake disc,s corroded
headlamp patterns poor
rear exhaust box poor
vehicle generally in poor corroded condition
both front indicators amber colour fadding
both headlamp beam patterns poor
exhaust system poor
front and rear brake disc,s corroded
vehicle generally corroded
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.
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.
offside outer sill poor
vehicle generally corrodded underneath
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on all brake pipes
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
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front tyres are perishing
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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