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DV53 PZL

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,333 mi
Last recorded144,333 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 PZL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 144,333 miles

Airbag light indicates a fault

Damage to nearside front inner tyre wall

Front & rear brake discs corroded

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension arm rear bushes perished & have slight movement in

Headlight aims only just met MOT requirements

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside centre brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front tyre perished

Rear exhaust box corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 4 Jul 2016 144,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Airbag light indicates a fault

Damage to nearside front inner tyre wall

Front & rear brake discs corroded

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension arm rear bushes perished & have slight movement in

Headlight aims only just met MOT requirements

Nail nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside centre brake pipe corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front tyre perished

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear tyres perished

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2015 142,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

interior mirror insecure

rear section exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2015 142,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

interior mirror insecure

rear section exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2013 141,006 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 141,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 139,233 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 17 Oct 2011 139,233 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2010 132,442 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 115,496 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 97,434 miles

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 80,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 80,777 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 60,688 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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DV53 PZL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DV53 PZL, 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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DV53 PZL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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