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PE03 TXW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,972 mi
Last recorded171,972 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 TXW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 171,972 miles

surface corrosion of underbody

Pass 16 Nov 2024 171,819 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 171,138 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 171,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 169,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake operation noisy at rear mechanism

Fail 24 Nov 2022 169,166 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake operation noisy at rear mechanism

Pass 17 Nov 2021 165,391 miles

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 17 Nov 2021 165,391 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

reverse lights inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 162,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

deterioration of rear exhaust section

Pass 25 Nov 2019 159,738 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 156,462 miles

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 150,674 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 142,869 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 133,583 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 123,632 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 114,972 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 106,274 miles

signs of wear to both front tyres on inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2013 106,274 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

signs of wear to both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2012 95,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 95,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 84,205 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 84,205 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,402 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,013 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 52,158 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,054 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,526 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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PE03 TXW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PE03 TXW, 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 PE03 TXW registered?

PE03 TXW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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