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NJ03 XAS

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,444 mi
Last recorded94,444 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 94,444 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 91,517 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 79,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,239 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 78,234 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 77,306 miles

both wiper blades worn

rear exhaust corroded

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 30 Mar 2016 76,114 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes have a heavy coat of underseal

front brake pads showing signs of wear

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

slight damage to n/s/r lamps

slight imbalance from front brakes

Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,684 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads showing signs of wear

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 72,265 miles

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

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2014 72,263 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,250 miles

all brake pipes have a heavy coat of underseal

Fail 22 Mar 2013 69,248 miles

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

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)

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

all brake pipes have a heavy coat of underseal

Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,773 miles

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

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

brake pad lamp on

n/s handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,695 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 59,304 miles

all brake pipes have a heavy coat of underseal

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone inner bushes weak

Fail 24 Mar 2010 59,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

all brake pipes have a heavy coat of underseal

n/s/r brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone inner bushes weak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,946 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2009 55,945 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,116 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,742 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,681 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 36,681 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

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 XAS 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 72.7%.

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 NJ03 XAS, 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 NJ03 XAS registered?

NJ03 XAS is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is NJ03 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ03 XAS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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