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NJ53 UYD

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,355 mi
Last recorded139,355 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 UYD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 139,355 miles

ABS warning light restarted vehicle warning didn't appear again in test only advising

Pass 1 Sep 2015 134,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front bumper bar damaged

rear bumper bar damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2014 128,393 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 128,393 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 123,081 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 122,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 114,806 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 114,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Sep 2011 104,809 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,809 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 95,152 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 94,962 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 83,241 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 83,241 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 71,171 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 57,224 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,919 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 42,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 UYD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NJ53 UYD, 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 NJ53 UYD registered?

NJ53 UYD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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