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LD53 JKJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,981 mi
Last recorded139,981 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 JKJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 139,981 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 129,991 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 120,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 120,476 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 111,991 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 100,394 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 87,931 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,439 miles

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)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 63,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,960 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 52,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,437 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,481 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,441 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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LD53 JKJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LD53 JKJ, 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 LD53 JKJ registered?

LD53 JKJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is LD53 JKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 JKJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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