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PE53 EFF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,503 mi
Last recorded47,503 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 EFF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 47,503 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 47,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/FRONT YTRE WEARING ON OUTER TREAD.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 45,615 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 43,165 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

hand brake requires adjustment

petrol smell around tank but no leak at time of test

Fail 28 Nov 2015 43,165 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

hand brake requires adjustment

petrol smell around tank but no leak at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2014 38,823 miles

Evidence of previous fuel leak around fuel tank, however no drips at time of test. Advise further inspection

Exhaust backbox heavily deteriorated but not leaking gas

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 36,405 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 34,305 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,211 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 31,373 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 27,939 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 24,751 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 28 Nov 2008 24,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 26 Nov 2007 20,345 miles

Both front tyres have 2.5mm of tread

N/s/f tyre has screw in tread

Pass 24 Nov 2006 15,680 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 EFF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFF, 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 EFF registered?

PE53 EFF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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