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PE53 DUY

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 DUY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 999,999 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some MOT related components

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

Under cover fitted obscuring some MOT related components

Fail 18 Sep 2017 999,999 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some MOT related components

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

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

Under cover fitted obscuring some MOT related components

Pass 7 Oct 2016 999,999 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2016 999,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc corroded

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

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

Under cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2015 999,999 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2015 999,999 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 999,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 999,999 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 999,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 999,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear wheel tracking incorrect, wearing rear tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 999,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel tracking incorrect, wearing rear tyres

Supplementary Restraint Systems worning light on

Under body exhaust heat shield insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 999,999 miles

Nearside rear brake disc very corroded

Rear wheel tracking incorrect and wearing rear tyres

Fail 24 Sep 2010 999,999 miles

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

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

Rear wheel tracking incorrect and wearing rear tyres on inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2010 999,999 miles

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

Rear wheel tracking incorrect and wearing rear tyres on inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2009
Pass 30 Sep 2008 999,999 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)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 999,999 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 999,999 miles

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

vehicle milometer faulty showing incorrect milage

Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,619 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 17,618 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DUY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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