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RJ53 PGZ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

94,498 mi
Last recorded94,498 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 94,498 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 94,087 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 93,822 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 93,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 91,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 90,218 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 89,303 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,073 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,964 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 82,547 miles

Offside Front top mount sounds dry

brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Sep 2016 80,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 77,263 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,231 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f top mount bearing noisey

Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,051 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shocks damp

n/s/r tyre uneven wear close to limit[outter edge]

Fail 18 Sep 2013 73,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shocks damp

n/s/r tyre uneven wear close to limit[outter edge]

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,397 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 66,990 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,990 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 63,294 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,272 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn

nearside rear and offside rear discs are slightly pitted

offside front steering arm has slight play in it

Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,565 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,940 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 37,940 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,414 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 PGZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PGZ, 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 RJ53 PGZ registered?

RJ53 PGZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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