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HJ53 ZJE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,299 mi
Last recorded126,299 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 ZJE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 126,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 123,146 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 118,016 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 110,850 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 110,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 103,332 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 103,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 93,452 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 93,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 83,283 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 71,518 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 59,205 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 58,380 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlamp output low

slight noise from both front top shock mounting bearings

Fail 3 Nov 2015 58,380 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/6515h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlamp output low

slight noise from both front top shock mounting bearings

Pass 3 Nov 2014 43,944 miles

both front top shock mounting bearings rough

Fail 3 Nov 2014 43,944 miles

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

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

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

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

both front top shock mounting bearings rough

Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,611 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 25,667 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,232 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,025 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 19,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,233 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 13,311 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,526 miles

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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HJ53 ZJE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ53 ZJE, 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 HJ53 ZJE registered?

HJ53 ZJE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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