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PK03 XFT

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

179,901 mi
Last recorded179,901 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 XFT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2023 179,901 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 172,101 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 172,039 miles

Brake performance not tested due to broken shock broken (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened spring carrier arm 3 x holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached loose (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached broken at top mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front offside and nearside inner wheel arch covers loose

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded and support bracket deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

brake pipes covered in grease

various components corroded and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of various components

Pass 5 Mar 2021 163,371 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 161,016 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre feathered on outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2019 157,596 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 152,995 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 148,868 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 143,111 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 137,714 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 131,496 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 126,748 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 120,911 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 114,697 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 107,936 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2009 99,291 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 90,420 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 81,273 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 72,335 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 72,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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 XFT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PK03 XFT, 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 XFT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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