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PG53 OWV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

202,680 mi
Last recorded202,680 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 OWV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 202,680 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 196,230 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 188,436 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 179,167 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 169,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 159,521 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 151,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

tyres starting to wear

Pass 28 Mar 2019 138,657 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 124,854 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 114,364 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 105,140 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear running along underside of the vheicle (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2016 105,140 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear running along underside of the vheicle (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2015 95,152 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,589 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 87,589 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,966 miles

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

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

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

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

both front top strut bearings dry

Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 70,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,670 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,403 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

long travel on handbrake

Fail 26 Aug 2009 49,354 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 49,354 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,189 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 26,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,627 miles

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

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

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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PG53 OWV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PG53 OWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PG53 OWV registered?

PG53 OWV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is PG53 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG53 OWV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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