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RJ53 EAW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,220 mi
Last recorded127,220 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 EAW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 127,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 115,785 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE FRONT PIPE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE FRONT PIPE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP LENS SMASHED

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SIDE WALL STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 115,780 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT DROP LINK RUBBERS SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE REAR DROP LINK RUBBERS SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK RUBBERS SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE REAR DROP LINK RUBBERS SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low NEARSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working NEARSIDE INOPERATIVE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE FRONT PIPE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE FRONT PIPE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE SLIGHT CORROSION IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP LENS SMASHED

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SIDE WALL STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 109,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 109,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 104,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all and some are greased (3.6.B.2c)

Headlights deteriorated but image acceptable

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 99,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

REAR SILENCER POOR CONDITION

Pass 15 Feb 2016 94,018 miles

Both rear and nsf brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 12 Feb 2016 93,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Both rear and nsf brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2015 85,435 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise hand brake will soon need attension

can not check seat belt fully due to child seat fitted to near side rear

can not see brake fluid level

off side front top mount slightly stiff

sheilds fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2013 74,540 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 64,925 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 64,925 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 55,248 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 55,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

215/55/16 v

Rear tyres worn low .

Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,561 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 39,441 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 34,985 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 27,666 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 21,958 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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RJ53 EAW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ53 EAW, 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 EAW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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