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GJ53 CZP

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,158 mi
Last recorded174,158 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 174,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 167,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 161,509 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear times 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 154,447 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 154,447 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 147,306 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 138,238 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2013 130,231 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake warning wires and abs wires hanging down close to offside front driveshaft

wires hanging down nearside front

Pass 24 Oct 2012 122,967 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 122,683 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 114,370 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 114,370 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 106,591 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 106,478 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 99,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 99,500 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 90,896 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 80,330 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 80,330 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 71,373 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 69,566 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 69,207 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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 CZP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CZP, 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 CZP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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