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NJ03 TXA

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,832 mi
Last recorded117,832 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 TXA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 117,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear handbrake effort lowest/imbalanced.

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear door check strap loose

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front nearside and offside sill/jacking points. (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside lower rear jacking points/patch repairs. (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 117,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill soft metal/corrosion/hole (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill soft metal/corroded/hole. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear handbrake effort lowest/imbalanced.

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear door check strap loose

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front nearside and offside sill/jacking points. (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 112,716 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lens (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 112,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance outer lens (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 107,669 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 107,481 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 103,241 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 103,203 miles

Offside Front Upper 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 24 Jul 2013 97,921 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 97,921 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 90,969 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 90,968 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 79,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust cover loose

Fail 9 Dec 2011 79,102 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust cover loose

Pass 16 Dec 2010 69,816 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 69,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 62,496 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 53,208 miles

all four tyres have 2mm of tread left on outside edges. legal limit is 1.6

Pass 7 Dec 2007 43,694 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 43,694 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 34,464 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,289 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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NJ03 TXA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJ03 TXA, 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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NJ03 TXA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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