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OU53 PGV

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,501 mi
Last recorded136,501 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 PGV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 136,501 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front links (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 136,130 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front links (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 118,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jun 2016 118,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 101,392 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 101,392 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 85,087 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,592 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brakes inbalance noted

Fail 27 Feb 2012 63,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brakes inbalance noted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 50,053 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 50,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,646 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 42,645 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,141 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

off side front tyre worn on outer and inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,904 miles

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

damage to n/side door mirror

Fail 31 Aug 2007 28,904 miles

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

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

damage to n/side door mirror

Pass 12 Aug 2006 21,982 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 21,982 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OU53 PGV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OU53 PGV, 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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What year was OU53 PGV registered?

OU53 PGV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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