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PJ53 FCN

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

283,523 mi
Last recorded283,523 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 FCN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 283,523 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 274,230 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 257,385 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 242,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 242,885 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 227,400 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 218,237 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 218,237 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 205,309 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 205,308 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 193,485 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 179,538 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 179,538 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 166,544 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 153,264 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

nearside door mirror loose

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

rear wiperblade split

trailer socket not working correctly

Fail 17 Jan 2012 153,264 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

nearside door mirror loose

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

rear wiperblade split

trailer socket not working correctly

Fail 17 Jan 2012 153,264 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside door mirror loose

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

rear wiperblade split

trailer socket not working correctly

Pass 10 Feb 2011 147,537 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 147,537 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 139,759 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 139,727 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 130,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 130,534 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 125,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 125,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 102,279 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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PJ53 FCN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PJ53 FCN, 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 PJ53 FCN registered?

PJ53 FCN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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