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WJ53 OZA

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

177,550 mi
Last recorded177,550 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 OZA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 177,550 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted, unable to see the condition of some components.

Underside of the vehicle is muddy, unable to see the condition of some components.

Fail 15 Dec 2023 177,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted, unable to see the condition of some components.

Underside of the vehicle is muddy, unable to see the condition of some components.

Fail 19 Aug 2023 177,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill \ jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill\ jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 175,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 173,495 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 171,853 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 170,665 miles

BOTH nearside tyres worn slightly on the outer edges

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 170,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BOTH nearside tyres worn slightly on the outer edges

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 168,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake balance close to limit

Pass 12 Aug 2017 166,233 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

REAR EXHAUST outer casing deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 166,233 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

REAR EXHAUST outer casing deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 163,709 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 158,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge .8mm main tread 3.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge .7mm main tread 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge .6mm main tread 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge .3mm main tread 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2015 158,741 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)

Centre Braking system leaking of front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge .8mm main tread 3.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge .7mm main tread 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge .6mm main tread 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge .3mm main tread 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2014 155,251 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 150,072 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 145,189 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 145,135 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 139,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear coil spring corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2011 139,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear coil spring corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 129,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play o/s steering rack knuckle

Pass 25 Aug 2009 115,483 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 78,944 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 54,022 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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WJ53 OZA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WJ53 OZA, 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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WJ53 OZA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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