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GJ53 DHO

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 DHO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 999,999 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 999,999 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 87,967 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 83,998 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 83,998 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 77,263 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 73,046 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 73,040 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 DHO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ53 DHO registered?

GJ53 DHO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is GJ53 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ53 DHO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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