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PG03 ACZ

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

199,052 mi
Last recorded199,052 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 199,052 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 199,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position free cable (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 189,230 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 189,212 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 178,634 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer skin (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 178,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer skin (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 169,307 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 169,307 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 164,212 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2014 164,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 159,606 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 159,606 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 151,318 miles

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

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 135,136 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs pitted slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2011 135,106 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs pitted slightly

Fail 24 Aug 2010 126,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 126,207 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 114,494 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 114,493 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 101,834 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 101,834 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 87,942 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 75,070 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 ACZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ACZ, 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 PG03 ACZ registered?

PG03 ACZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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