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PN53 RHZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,633 mi
Last recorded114,633 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 RHZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 114,633 miles

brake pipes corroding

headlight outer lenses fading

Fail 19 Nov 2016 114,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link, x2 covers split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2015 107,125 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 107,122 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 93,818 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 93,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 80,828 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 73,153 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 64,621 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,180 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,749 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 51,749 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 44,622 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,984 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,735 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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PN53 RHZ 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 PN53 RHZ, 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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PN53 RHZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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