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PK53 NZV

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

121,581 mi
Last recorded121,581 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 121,581 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 118,648 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 115,297 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 115,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 109,497 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 107,821 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 106,712 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 100,067 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 93,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2019 85,011 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside front tyre low on pressure and worn on both edges

Offside front tyre worn low on tread, worn on both edges and low on pressure

Offside steering rack has slight play when rocked

Rear subframe corroded and general corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Surface corrosion on front subframe

Fail 2 Jan 2019 85,011 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Locked in position (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Both front rigid brake pipes corroded

Front to back rigid brake pipe unions corroded

Nearside front tyre low on pressure and worn on both edges

Offside front tyre worn low on tread, worn on both edges and low on pressure

Offside steering rack has slight play when rocked

Rear subframe corroded and general corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Surface corrosion on front subframe

Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,401 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

General surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Offside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

Offside rear wheel noisey on rotation

Rear sub frame corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Surface corrosion on front rigid brake pipes and unions

Fail 5 Jan 2018 81,400 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear brake discs corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

General surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated and has play, just ok for mot test (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

Offside rear wheel noisey on rotation

Plastic undershields fitted unable to inspect

Rear sub frame corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Surface corrosion on front rigid brake pipes and unions

Pass 5 Jan 2017 77,369 miles

Both rear brake discs lipped, worn and corroded

Both rear shock absorbers slight misting of oil

General surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Jan 2017 77,369 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Both front brake discs lipped and worn

Both rear brake discs lipped, worn and corroded

Both rear shock absorbers slight misting of oil

Brake fluid level getting low

Front brake pads worn low

Front to back rigid brake pipes corroded

General surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn and close to legal limit

Offside wiper blade slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 23 Dec 2015 72,444 miles

Both rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Front discs corroded

Nsr indicator discoloured

Fail 23 Dec 2015 72,444 miles

Both rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Front discs corroded

Nsr indicator discoloured

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 68,018 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges (poss due to under inflation)

front brake pads getting low and slight lip on front brake discs

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2015 68,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on both edges (poss due to under inflation)

front brake pads getting low and slight lip on front brake discs

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 63,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

clutch/brake pedal rubber split

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

surface corrosion front to back brake pipes

Fail 2 Jan 2014 63,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

clutch/brake pedal rubber split

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

surface corrosion front to back brake pipes

Fail 2 Jan 2013 59,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on both edges,just ok

Pass 2 Jan 2013 59,240 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on both edges,just ok

Pass 3 Jan 2012 52,909 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

rigid brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2010 46,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear centre belt stuck in

Pass 23 Dec 2009 40,527 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 34,066 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,355 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 19,807 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 NZV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NZV, 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 NZV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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