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GJ53 DHE

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,016 mi
Last recorded162,016 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 162,016 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs , slightly rusty faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 162,009 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs , slightly rusty faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 161,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear rear exhust rusted

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 157,220 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 157,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 151,417 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 151,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 136,686 miles

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

o/s wiper split

rear discs rusted

Pass 31 Oct 2012 129,152 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2011 123,743 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes split

Pass 1 Jul 2011 120,437 miles

o/s/f inner trackrod end has play

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

shocks have a slightly reduced damping effect

Fail 30 Jun 2011 120,437 miles

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

o/s/f inner trackrod end has play

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

shocks have a slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 18 Jun 2010 109,941 miles

N,S WIPER DETERIORATING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 109,940 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N,S WIPER DETERIORATING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 99,765 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES CLOSE TOO LIMIT

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 88,581 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 84,194 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 84,194 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2007 84,143 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 70,042 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 70,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DHE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DHE, 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 DHE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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