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PG03 ABV

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,121 mi
Last recorded130,121 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 ABV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 130,121 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre seatbelt buckle on wrond side of stop

driver's seatbelt slow to retract

exhaust rearbox corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 126,260 miles

Brake warning light on .

Cap missing from screen washer bottle.

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 8 Aug 2012 126,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on .

Cap missing from screen washer bottle.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 12 Mar 2011 112,751 miles

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

center brake pipe unions slight corrosion

cut in n/s/r tyre

exhaust heatsheild loose

fan belt frayed but operating correctly

o/s/r light cluster loose

steering wheel appears to have slight movement

Fail 12 Mar 2011 112,751 miles

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

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

center brake pipe unions slight corrosion

cut in n/s/r tyre

exhaust heatsheild loose

fan belt frayed but operating correctly

o/s/r light cluster loose

steering wheel appears to have slight movement

Pass 24 Mar 2010 103,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 36,225 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 95,782 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 76,074 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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PG03 ABV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PG03 ABV, 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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PG03 ABV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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