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DE03 PFA

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,194 mi
Last recorded99,194 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 PFA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 99,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 96,877 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 93,260 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 89,795 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 89,774 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 88,918 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 84,446 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 81,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 May 2014 81,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2013 75,320 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 70,474 miles

ferrules corroded on both front flexible brake hoses.

slight end float in steering rack at both sides.

slight misting of oil on steering rack gaiter at nearside.

surface corrosion on brake pipe to offside front.

Pass 25 May 2011 62,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering rack at offside

Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,198 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 55,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

outer layer of exhaust rear silencer corroded,not holed.

small chip in centre of windscreen.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,737 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 38,740 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Small chip in screen at drivers side

Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,740 miles

Small chip in screen at drivers side

Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,213 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded at junction to tail pipes

Pass 2 May 2006 23,533 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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DE03 PFA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE03 PFA, 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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DE03 PFA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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