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PK52 XZU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,867 mi
Last recorded125,867 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 XZU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 125,867 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 3 Oct 2018 125,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened Upper spring mounting plate broken , spring pressing on inner wing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 124,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 116,263 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall slightly scuffed

Fail 2 Apr 2016 116,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Headlight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre wall slightly scuffed

Pass 10 Mar 2015 112,147 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 112,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F Wiring fouling driveshaft.

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 111,042 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 111,041 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2013 108,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2013 108,451 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 106,197 miles

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2012 106,197 miles

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

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2011 97,611 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 86,722 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 78,262 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 67,905 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 52,729 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 52,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,362 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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PK52 XZU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PK52 XZU, 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 PK52 XZU registered?

PK52 XZU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is PK52 XZU safe to buy?

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