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SJ53 OWE

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,210 mi
Last recorded87,210 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 OWE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 87,210 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,562 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 76,560 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded abs pump to centre join (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded abs pump to centre join (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 66,842 miles

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Nearside rear suspension arm corroded

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Offside rear suspension arm corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 59,561 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 51,976 miles

Centre exhaust coroded and blowing at join

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 51,972 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre exhaust coroded and blowing at join

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 47,640 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 46,059 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 46,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,555 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 38,555 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 32,621 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 32,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,942 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,097 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 18,642 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2006 14,748 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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SJ53 OWE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SJ53 OWE, 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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SJ53 OWE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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