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PJ03 DWU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

85,770 mi
Last recorded85,770 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,770 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,158 miles

Adv back box outer skin holed

Adv corrosion on inner sills ,floor pan ,chassis,suspension components

Adv offside front fog light damaged

Adv welding repairs and rear suspension repairs heavily under sealed .

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 82,158 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Adv back box outer skin holed

Adv corrosion on inner sills ,floor pan ,chassis,suspension components

Adv offside front fog light damaged

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 79,074 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,532 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

adv crack in n/s/f wing mirror glass vision ok

adv dampness on offside front shocker

adv indicator stork weak spring

slight corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,666 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 71,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,406 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,737 miles

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

both metal brake pipes from front to rear of vhicle slightly corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2012 61,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both metal brake pipes from front to rear of vhicle slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 51,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,877 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 49,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both metal brake pipes from front to rear of vhicle slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2009 439,745 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 39,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,343 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,633 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 29,917 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,917 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 DWU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DWU, 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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PJ03 DWU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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