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LJ53 JBZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,965 mi
Last recorded64,965 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 JBZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 64,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre low on tread

rear inner /outer sills corroded

suspension componants corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2019 64,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front brake pipe at flex hose corroded

nearside front indicator repeater lense missing

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

rear inner /outer sills corroded

suspension componants corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 62,350 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front repeater lebse missing

nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

nearside rear tyre getting low

Fail 7 Nov 2018 62,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front repeater lebse missing

nearside rear inner and outer sills corroded

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 18 Oct 2017 59,618 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside indicator lens missing

nearside inner and outer rear sills corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 59,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside indicator lens missing

nearside inner and outer rear sills corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 56,489 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted

front brake pads half worn

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre badly perished outer sidewall

Pass 23 Dec 2015 53,108 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 53,108 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 51,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 51,788 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 49,208 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,066 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 33,045 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 30,432 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 29,151 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 24,449 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 20,674 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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LJ53 JBZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LJ53 JBZ, 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 LJ53 JBZ registered?

LJ53 JBZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ53 JBZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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