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PK03 RNX

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,815 mi
Last recorded131,815 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 RNX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 131,815 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower Spring Arm, Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 125,863 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 125,852 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 123,609 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 123,609 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 122,107 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 122,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 119,150 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 119,150 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 116,155 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 113,775 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 113,775 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 110,323 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 105,832 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 105,832 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,717 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,576 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 94,291 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 94,291 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 90,123 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 90,123 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 87,129 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 83,525 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 78,254 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,657 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 69,226 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 69,226 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 59,933 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,532 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,267 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 RNX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK03 RNX registered?

PK03 RNX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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