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OY53 ERJ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,262 mi
Last recorded185,262 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 ERJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 185,262 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2024 183,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 181,206 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 177,011 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 174,057 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 172,992 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 170,490 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 163,701 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 156,287 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 149,499 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 143,081 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 139,769 miles

PLAY STEERING COLUMN.INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.PLAY STEERING RACK.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 10 Nov 2014 139,769 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

PLAY STEERING COLUMN.INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.PLAY STEERING RACK.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 125,955 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 117,332 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 117,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 104,944 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 104,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 99,156 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Nov 2009 94,947 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear exhaust stsyem is slightly insecure.

Fail 6 Nov 2009 94,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear exhaust stsyem is slightly insecure.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 92,259 miles

Airbag light is on

Both front lower control arm ball joint grease gaitors are split

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2007 85,337 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 85,337 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light is on

Pass 8 Nov 2006 74,883 miles

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

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

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

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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OY53 ERJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY53 ERJ, 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 OY53 ERJ registered?

OY53 ERJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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