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PK03 YZA

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,285 mi
Last recorded120,285 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 YZA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 120,285 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2017 120,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2016 112,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REAR STRIP AND CHECK LOOK CLOSE TO LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE TO CHANGE NOW BOTH FRONT S (3.5.1i)

UNDERBODY BRAKE PIPES AND HOSES REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW

Fail 26 Sep 2016 112,680 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated BOTH FRONTS REMOVE OR REPLACE (3.5.1j)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS CHANGE NOW (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REAR STRIP AND CHECK LOOK CLOSE TO LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT LOOK CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE TO CHANGE NOW BOTH FRONT S (3.5.1i)

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

UNDERBODY BRAKE PIPES AND HOSES REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE NOW

Pass 24 Sep 2015 158,726 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

wax oil needed underneath

Pass 30 Sep 2014 188,232 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 188,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 85,344 miles

ADVISE ONLY SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY SALTY RUSTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANCE

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 85,344 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

ADVISE ONLY SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY SALTY RUSTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANCE

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,530 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 81,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,767 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 75,767 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 73,673 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 69,577 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 69,577 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 64,535 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 58,796 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 57,850 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 51,108 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 51,108 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YZA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YZA, 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 PK03 YZA registered?

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

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