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PK03 YZE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,320 mi
Last recorded157,320 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 157,320 miles

Front brake lines corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 May 2018 152,347 miles

oil leaks

scratches in windscreen

small exhaust leak

surface corrosion to underside

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

Fail 14 May 2018 152,330 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

scratches in windscreen

small exhaust leak

surface corrosion to underside

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

Pass 12 May 2017 145,148 miles

OIL LEAKS

REAR BRAKE LINES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR TYRES ARE WORN TO LIMITS ON EDGES

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 28 Apr 2017 144,952 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

OIL LEAKS

REAR BRAKE LINES ARE STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR TYRES ARE WORN TO LIMITS ON EDGES

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 19 May 2016 129,719 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2015 123,235 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

handbrake lazy and not locking out

handbrake travel

n/s steering rack damp

o/s and n/s front tyre treads bald on inner edge and almost bald on outer edges

Pass 8 Jul 2014 115,316 miles

all tyre treads wearing on edges

n/s rear handbrake getting lazy and not locking out

slight coolant leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 108,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 108,561 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 108,561 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 108,370 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 108,370 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 108,101 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 107,748 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 107,475 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 107,035 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 106,208 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 100,893 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 100,839 miles

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

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

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 YZE 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 75%.

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

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