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LJ53 JFG

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

209,907 mi
Last recorded209,907 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 JFG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 209,907 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 190,091 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 173,059 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 153,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 153,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 131,555 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 131,555 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 100,935 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,654 miles

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

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

slight steering rack seepage

Pass 9 Oct 2014 73,351 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,136 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn but not insecure

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,689 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn but not insecure

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,969 miles

advise nearside rear tyre on legal limits

Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,013 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,061 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 29,669 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,669 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,618 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 11,952 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 JFG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LJ53 JFG, 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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LJ53 JFG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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