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GJ53 BVX

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,100 mi
Last recorded102,100 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 BVX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 102,100 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 102,100 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 97,818 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 91,227 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 91,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 84,420 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 84,420 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both ( white) (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,974 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 79,974 miles

Offside Rear Outer passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle missing (6.2.B.1c)

All brakes excessively corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 77,049 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 76,930 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,826 miles

both front tyres nearly bald on edges

Fail 9 Sep 2013 70,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

both front tyres nearly bald on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2012 64,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 58,544 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 58,544 miles

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

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

REAR brake pads are low.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,455 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 48,666 miles

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

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

engine under tray fixings not all secure.

Fail 26 Oct 2009 48,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

engine under tray fixings not all secure.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,202 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 39,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake travell

Pass 13 Oct 2007 39,579 miles

handbrake travell

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,843 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 28,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 BVX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BVX, 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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What year was GJ53 BVX registered?

GJ53 BVX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is GJ53 BVX safe to buy?

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