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PE03 WXU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,421 mi
Last recorded131,421 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 131,421 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 131,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking at cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2017 126,851 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 126,819 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal Brake Pipe Deeply Pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal Brake Pipe Deeply Pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box Corroded and Blowing (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Clsp (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating, Exhaust resting on tunnel cross members

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit SCRUBBING ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,448 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 119,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 113,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 109,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 101,644 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,397 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly split and have movement

both rear tyres low tread

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

o/s/f shock absorber misted with oil

rear brake discs starting to become worn (brake pads ok)

slight blow at exhaust front flexi joint

strong advise - o/s/f inner steering rack end has movement

Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,745 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and movement

Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear wing and door damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2009 53,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,069 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 43,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,442 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Feb 2007 32,508 miles

off side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2007 32,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,104 miles

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

damage to off side front wing and door.

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 WXU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WXU, 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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PE03 WXU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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