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PJ03 EVM

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,837 mi
Last recorded128,837 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 EVM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 128,837 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 128,837 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 123,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 108,633 miles

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

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

limited inspection of the brakepipes due to a thck coating of grease

the rear section of exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2013 100,476 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2012 94,982 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 94,982 miles

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

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 87,155 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 80,186 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,634 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 58,229 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 48,098 miles

near side front tyre outside edge devoid of tread

Fail 25 Apr 2007 48,098 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front tyre outside edge devoid of tread

Fail 27 Apr 2006 40,716 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,716 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 EVM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ03 EVM, 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 EVM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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