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PK53 BWB

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,186 mi
Last recorded156,186 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 BWB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 156,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Under sealing front to rear

Fail 30 Jun 2023 156,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Under sealing front to rear

Pass 29 Mar 2022 152,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edges

Rear Back box exhaust strap deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Undersealing front to rear

Fail 29 Mar 2022 152,087 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edges

Rear Back box exhaust strap deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Undersealing front to rear

Pass 31 Mar 2021 148,106 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Undersealing front to rear

Pass 13 Mar 2020 146,676 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 140,678 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 140,673 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken in two places. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 132,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres scrubbing on edges.

both rear coil springs corroded.

both rear inner sills corroded.

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 13 Oct 2017 132,487 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres scrubbing on edges.

both rear coil springs corroded.

both rear inner sills corroded.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 126,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear, exhaust outer skin corroded..

Fail 4 Oct 2016 126,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear, exhaust outer skin corroded..

Pass 13 Oct 2015 118,625 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 118,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake effort 17%,close to legal limit.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 110,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear lower suspension arms corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 102,003 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2012 93,319 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2011 83,710 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2010 75,052 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,037 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,525 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Sep 2007 51,196 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 51,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 34,402 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 34,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PK53 BWB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PK53 BWB, 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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PK53 BWB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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