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PK03 MOF

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,554 mi
Last recorded170,554 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 MOF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 170,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 170,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 155,219 miles

***OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT***

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 24 Oct 2016 155,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

***OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT***

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 16 Nov 2015 140,702 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 16 Nov 2015 140,702 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Nov 2014 124,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2014 124,344 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2013 110,340 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 110,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 93,728 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 87,140 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 75,434 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 75,434 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,553 miles

o/s/f tyre has a cut but cords are not visible

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,722 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,998 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 39,108 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 32,134 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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PK03 MOF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PK03 MOF, 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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PK03 MOF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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