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RJ53 EAK

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,384 mi
Last recorded129,384 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 EAK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 129,384 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 129,355 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 129,354 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 126,681 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 126,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 119,146 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 119,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 109,415 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 109,415 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2015 97,655 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 89,282 miles

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

advise brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Jan 2013 80,832 miles

All Metal Brake Pipes Greased.

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Fragile And Delaminating.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 80,832 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

All Metal Brake Pipes Greased.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Fragile And Delaminating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,102 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 65,266 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,871 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,132 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 48,132 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008
Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,658 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,218 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 25,093 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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RJ53 EAK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RJ53 EAK, 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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RJ53 EAK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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