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PE03 XSZ

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,680 mi
Last recorded74,680 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 XSZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 74,680 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,443 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 55,268 miles

both sides wishbone bushes cracking

exhaust corroding and slight leak

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

near side front tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 12 Jan 2012 55,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sides wishbone bushes cracking

exhaust corroding and slight leak

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

near side front tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 3 Jan 2011 48,609 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2011 48,608 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 41,543 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 41,543 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 36,234 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 36,233 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,230 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 26,905 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 20,193 miles

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

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 XSZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE03 XSZ registered?

PE03 XSZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is PE03 XSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE03 XSZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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