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PE53 OJZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,533 mi
Last recorded162,533 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 OJZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 162,533 miles

Front slight wear on both rear bushes on lower arms

Nearside Rear tyre measuring 1.6mm

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front slight play in drop link

Offside Front slight play in rack arm

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner egde

back box mount corroded

both front headlight lenses discoloured

Pass 2 Apr 2015 153,174 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 142,718 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 133,399 miles

brake pipes have been repaired but have been coated

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2013 133,371 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 121,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front indicator bulbs are going white

rear exhaust has some corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2011 113,855 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 99,559 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 88,660 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2007 72,349 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 53,004 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 OJZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OJZ, 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 OJZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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