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PK53 RCX

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,636 mi
Last recorded100,636 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,636 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 100,269 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2014 97,682 miles

main front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 94,018 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 94,014 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 88,820 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers could do with changing[smearing]

Fail 8 Aug 2011 82,929 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 82,929 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 76,303 miles

hand brake high

o/s/r brake pipe corroded slightly

unable to see front pads clearly approx 75% worn

Pass 10 Aug 2009 70,175 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre brake pipe starting to rust

unable to see inner front pads

Pass 14 Aug 2008 63,375 miles

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

cut in o/s/f tyre. spare tyre low.

Fail 14 Aug 2008 63,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in o/s/f tyre. spare tyre low.

Pass 31 Dec 2007 58,330 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 58,330 miles

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

handbrake lever high

Pass 12 Jan 2007 39,145 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 RCX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RCX, 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 RCX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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