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MJ53 OSR

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,517 mi
Last recorded195,517 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 OSR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 195,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Pass 10 Jan 2014 181,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 174,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play n/s steering rack arm

Pass 23 Jan 2012 147,751 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 140,178 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 140,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 132,031 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 120,849 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 120,849 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 105,659 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 105,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 86,938 miles

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

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

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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MJ53 OSR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ53 OSR, 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 MJ53 OSR registered?

MJ53 OSR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is MJ53 OSR safe to buy?

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