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PJ03 DWC

2003 Rover 75

Bronze Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,310 mi
Last recorded216,310 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 DWC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2015 216,310 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 204,751 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 193,074 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 188,720 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 188,707 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 183,732 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 183,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 165,160 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 165,136 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 149,329 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 136,190 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 103,649 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 72,600 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,137 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 41,137 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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PJ03 DWC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Bronze with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PJ03 DWC, 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 PJ03 DWC registered?

PJ03 DWC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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