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NJ53 UYV

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

191,396 mi
Last recorded191,396 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 UYV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 191,396 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near front subframe x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 187,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 187,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 184,033 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 172,450 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 162,334 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 147,497 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing has play

Offside Front strut top bearing has play

Fail 19 Jul 2019 147,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in tyre outer edge can not be fixed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front strut top bearing has play

Offside Front strut top bearing has play

Pass 20 Jul 2018 136,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly stiff

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 121,964 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 121,903 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 104,974 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 104,892 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,570 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 92,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,297 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,001 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,017 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 70,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,189 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 62,189 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,251 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 55,251 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,475 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,129 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,896 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,151 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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NJ53 UYV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UYV, 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 NJ53 UYV registered?

NJ53 UYV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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