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PN53 RPU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

109,749 mi
Last recorded109,749 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 RPU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 109,749 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear park brake effort low both sides

Pass 17 Jun 2025 108,362 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 107,158 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 107,158 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2023 105,976 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 103,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 102,272 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 100,332 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 99,016 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 96,863 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,469 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 89,345 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 85,797 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,781 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 75,581 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,433 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,649 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,886 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 60,697 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 60,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 58,148 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 53,503 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,552 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 RPU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RPU, 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 RPU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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