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NJ53 UUO

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,131 mi
Last recorded139,131 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 UUO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 139,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 138,822 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill within 12" of mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 128,062 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 127,566 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 117,319 miles

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

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

brake warning light on dash indicating a fault

Fail 18 Aug 2016 117,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake warning light on dash indicating a fault

Pass 11 Sep 2015 106,830 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 100,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2014 100,728 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/r indicator lens damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2013 94,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/r indicator lens damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2012 87,785 miles

Both Front Wipers Worn

Front Brake Imbalance 22%.May Requier Further Inspection

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

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

O/S/R Light Unit Damaged Time Of Test

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

Unable To Fully Inspect Rear Coil Springs

Fail 7 Sep 2012 87,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both Front Wipers Worn

Front Brake Imbalance 22%.May Requier Further Inspection

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

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

O/S/R Light Unit Damaged Time Of Test

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

Unable To Fully Inspect Rear Coil Springs

Pass 10 Sep 2011 80,798 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 80,798 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,514 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 65,665 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,809 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,074 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,570 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 34,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NJ53 UUO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NJ53 UUO, 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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NJ53 UUO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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