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NJ53 UZD

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,416 mi
Last recorded100,416 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 100,416 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 90,250 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,415 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 79,414 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 66,194 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 48,537 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 48,537 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,295 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 47,295 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 39,698 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,725 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 35,725 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,684 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,274 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,103 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,671 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 UZD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UZD, 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 UZD registered?

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

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