MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,066 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated/cracking between tread bands
Offside Front Tyre starting to show wear to the inner & outer edges
Offside Rear Jacking point corroded but not to excess
Offside Rear Tyre worn on the inner & outer edges
Rear exhaust silencer corroded & has a hole causing a minor leak of gases
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top & bottom dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated/cracking between tread bands
Offside Front Tyre starting to show wear to the inner & outer edges
Offside Rear Jacking point corroded but not to excess
Offside Rear Tyre worn on the inner & outer edges
Rear exhaust silencer corroded & has a hole causing a minor leak of gases
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both front suspension top mount bearings notchy when rotated
Nearside Rear Anti roll bar link rod dust covers deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside Rear Anti roll bar link rod dust covers deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Both front suspension top mount bearings notchy when rotated
Nearside Rear Anti roll bar link rod dust covers deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside Rear Anti roll bar link rod dust covers deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Rear exhaust box in poor condition
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust box in poor condition
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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box corroded
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s front tyre wearing on outer side
n/s o/s rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RJ53 VLE 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 68%.
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 VLE, 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 VLE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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