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PE53 DTK

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,896 mi
Last recorded66,896 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 DTK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,896 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 66,894 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,032 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 60,032 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,731 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in.....

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 57,731 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in.....

Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,095 miles

All 4 tyres outer sidewalls perishing

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 55,095 miles

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

All 4 tyres outer sidewalls perishing

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,105 miles

All 4 tyres on car are cracking/perishing on the outer sidewalls

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nerarside rear and offside rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 52,105 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All 4 tyres on car are cracking/perishing on the outer sidewalls

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nerarside rear and offside rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 49,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,917 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear brake caliper spring missing

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,750 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

travel in parking brake lever

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,359 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,013 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 25,013 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 19,241 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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PE53 DTK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE53 DTK, 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 PE53 DTK registered?

PE53 DTK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is PE53 DTK safe to buy?

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