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PJ03 DWL

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,225 mi
Last recorded138,225 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 DWL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 138,225 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

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

handbrake on last adjustment

offside headlamp pattern weak/slightly worn

Fail 2 Apr 2015 138,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

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

handbrake on last adjustment

offside headlamp pattern weak/slightly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2014 133,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside wiper blade slightly worn

offside headlamp low beam pattern output

Pass 5 Apr 2013 127,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 127,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 121,564 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 100,274 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 82,084 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 82,081 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 74,306 miles

Rear o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2009 74,303 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear n/s brake disc bad surface corrosion

Rear o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2008 66,105 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 53,990 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 41,996 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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PJ03 DWL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DWL, 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 DWL registered?

PJ03 DWL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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