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PJ03 MOU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,735 mi
Last recorded113,735 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 113,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2017 113,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link, upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,105 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)

headlight lenses fading

Fail 22 Jan 2016 108,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner main (2.5.A.1c)

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)

headlight lenses fading

Pass 29 Jan 2015 104,900 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 104,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear braske pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Jan 2014 100,534 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 100,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 91,396 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 91,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 82,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre is on the limit 195/65/15/v

Fail 14 Jan 2012 82,799 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre is on the limit 195/65/15/v

Pass 20 Jan 2011 77,662 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,976 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 64,274 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 57,813 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 53,237 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 53,237 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 46,314 miles

front brake discs lipped

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake pads wearing low

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 MOU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MOU, 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 MOU registered?

PJ03 MOU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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