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OU53 PJX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,220 mi
Last recorded61,220 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 PJX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 61,220 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 59,734 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 56,780 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 56,747 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 56,744 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 56,629 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 56,446 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 56,131 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,030 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 53,424 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,904 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,023 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 44,728 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 41,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 35,601 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 31,332 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,240 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 28,239 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,915 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,130 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 18,959 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 15,424 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 11,234 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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OU53 PJX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 OU53 PJX, 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 OU53 PJX registered?

OU53 PJX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is OU53 PJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 PJX shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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