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PN03 XSP

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 XSP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021
Pass 18 Jan 2020
Pass 8 Jan 2019

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 109,781 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

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

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 109,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

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

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 103,024 miles

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

REAR TYRE'S CRACKING ON SIDE WALL

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,853 miles

exhaust is in poor condition

under tray fitted

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2016 95,853 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust is in poor condition

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box is in poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2015 89,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box is in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,653 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r/n/s tyre tread low on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,653 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r/n/s tyre tread low on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,769 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,311 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes starting to blister

Fail 17 Mar 2010 55,311 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes starting to blister

Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,773 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 37,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,089 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 21,689 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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PN03 XSP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PN03 XSP, 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 PN03 XSP registered?

PN03 XSP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is PN03 XSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN03 XSP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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