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AB53 JLB

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 JLB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2022
Pass 12 Mar 2021 87,061 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 84,018 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 82,614 miles

hand brake noisey suggest strip down rear brakes ti investigate shoes for parking brake

Pass 7 Dec 2017 82,081 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 81,458 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,766 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 80,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,100 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 64,593 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,796 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,482 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 56,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tracking out

Fail 28 Sep 2009 53,076 miles

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

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

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

rear tracking out

Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,076 miles

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

rear tracking out

Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,929 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,016 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 43,016 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f tracking out

Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,682 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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AB53 JLB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AB53 JLB, 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

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What year was AB53 JLB registered?

AB53 JLB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for AB53 JLB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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