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OU53 PNE

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

177,883 mi
Last recorded177,883 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 177,883 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 177,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 177,589 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PAS rack damp

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 168,772 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 163,049 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 1 Mar 2013 156,135 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (measureable tread is 2mm) so close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 28 Feb 2013 156,135 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge (measureable tread is 2mm) so close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 27 Feb 2012 145,862 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 145,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear lamp lens damadged

Pass 31 Jan 2011 13,050 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 130,778 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 116,682 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 116,682 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 98,960 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 98,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 77,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

brake pads low warning lamp on dash rear brake pads n/s and o/s getting low recommend brake check

n/s/f and o/s/f indicator s starting to go white

n/s/f tyre low on pressure nail in tyre

n/s/r lower side lamp inop

o/s/r top side lamp inop

o/s/r tyre low on edge of tread

Pass 21 Jan 2008 77,776 miles

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

brake pads low warning lamp on dash rear brake pads n/s and o/s getting low recommend brake check

n/s/f and o/s/f indicator s starting to go white

n/s/f tyre low on pressure nail in tyre

n/s/r lower side lamp inop

o/s/r top side lamp inop

o/s/r tyre low on edge of tread

Pass 24 Jan 2007 57,837 miles

brake warning lamp on dash

Fail 24 Jan 2007 57,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning lamp on dash

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 PNE 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 52.6%.

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 PNE, 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 PNE registered?

OU53 PNE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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