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PK53 ZFV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,459 mi
Last recorded91,459 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 91,459 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 91,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 87,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 86,987 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,975 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front suspension arms rear bushes splitting

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion in some brake pipes, unable to check properly due to grease

exhaust back box corroding

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 11 Dec 2013 82,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front suspension arms rear bushes splitting

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion in some brake pipes, unable to check properly due to grease

exhaust back box corroding

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Dec 2012 78,406 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

both front suspension arms rear bushes started to split

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm, lower on stepped edges of tread [215/55/16w]

n/s/front to rear brake pipe corroded at side of fuel tank

noise when pressing brake pedal but unable to check properly due to covers

o/s headlamp pattern slightly distorted

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 23 Nov 2011 73,208 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

brake pad warning light on

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion starting in brake pipes at side of fuel tank but unable to check properly due to grease + position

o/s/r brake pad sensor wire broken

small chip in n/s of windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2010 69,010 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

air bag light staying on?

nail in o/s/r tyre

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 9 Feb 2009 56,989 miles

air bag light staying on

both front suspension arms rear bushes started to split

unable to check under bonnet + front underside properly due to covers

Fail 2 Feb 2009 56,888 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

air bag light staying on

both front suspension arms rear bushes started to split

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [215/55/16w]

unable to check under bonnet + front underside properly due to covers

Pass 18 Feb 2008 49,529 miles

air bag light staying on

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

clutch pedal rubber missing

unable to check under bonnet+front underside properly due to covers

Pass 4 Jan 2007 29,543 miles

air bag warning light staying on

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 215/55/16w

unable to check under bonnet+front underside properly due to covers

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 ZFV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZFV, 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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What year was PK53 ZFV registered?

PK53 ZFV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is PK53 ZFV safe to buy?

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