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PE03 TYW

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,861 mi
Last recorded114,861 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 TYW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 114,861 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs rusty (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank metal straps rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2017 114,861 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs rusty (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank metal straps rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2016 111,888 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 111,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted

o/s wiper blade noisy

Pass 25 Apr 2015 106,566 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 106,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2014 104,987 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 104,987 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 95,407 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 95,407 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 93,955 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 23 Apr 2012 93,952 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Mar 2012 93,439 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 81,480 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,193 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 66,429 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 66,429 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,501 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 57,444 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 48,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,138 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 TYW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PE03 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

PE03 TYW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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