CarVerify

Free Car Check

RJ53 VLE

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,066 mi
Last recorded115,066 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 115,066 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 115,066 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 113,481 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 113,481 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 111,273 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 111,270 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 106,384 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 106,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 102,164 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 100,273 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)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 100,272 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 92,648 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2016 92,504 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 87,438 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 80,662 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 74,540 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 66,187 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 58,561 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 48,813 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 40,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 40,075 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,297 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 34,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,911 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,963 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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RJ53 VLE?

You can check the full history of RJ53 VLE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RJ53 VLE registered?

RJ53 VLE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is RJ53 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ53 VLE shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RJ53 VLE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RJ53 VLE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.