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PK53 LKN

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

118,453 mi
Last recorded118,453 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 118,453 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 114,675 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 111,338 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 108,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 108,294 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 105,542 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 105,542 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning lamp lit (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 103,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 100,654 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 100,651 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 97,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 97,723 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded from centre to n/s/r flexi hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded from centre to o/s/r flexi hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 94,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 94,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 90,956 miles

offside and nearside front and rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 90,933 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside and nearside front and rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 87,824 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,926 miles

front brake discs are worn

rear springs are rusting

Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 72,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 72,800 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,764 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 69,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,210 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 56,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,586 miles

rear seat back slightly loose but is secure

Fail 5 Oct 2006 28,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,492 miles

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

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

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 LKN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PK53 LKN, 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 LKN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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