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PK53 LKM

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,468 mi
Last recorded142,468 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 LKM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 142,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 142,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 134,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 129,714 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 116,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 111,965 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 101,083 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 98,670 miles

2 front to rear brake pipes corroding

nearside and offside front brake discs corroding

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroding

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear lamp slightly inseure

Fail 5 Dec 2015 98,670 miles

2 front to rear brake pipes corroding

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front brake discs corroding

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroding

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside rear lamp slightly inseure

Pass 25 Nov 2014 95,490 miles

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,487 miles

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

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,003 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 55,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 46,415 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

Fail 5 Nov 2010 46,415 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing ply/cord

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,132 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 34,855 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,478 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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PK53 LKM 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 80%.

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

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