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PN53 RPV

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

85,410 mi
Last recorded85,410 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 RPV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 85,410 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 83,724 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 83,689 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer clamp for mounting broken. Rear silencer also has a slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill assembly corroded and inner portion holed around rear jacking mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 82,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer where pipe enters box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 82,081 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer where pipe enters box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 80,043 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside of rack damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 80,039 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses heavily discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside of rack damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 78,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes towards rear flexi hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seatbelt doesn't retract fully.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 78,492 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of nearside sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of offside sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes towards rear flexi hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses discoloured. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seatbelt doesn't retract fully.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 75,041 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Weak headlamp aim patterns

Fail 12 Apr 2019 75,035 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Wiper poor

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Weak headlamp aim patterns

Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,811 miles

Headlamp aim patterns weak

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack boot oily (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Tyre treads getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2017 70,392 miles

Offside wiper poor

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

Rear tyre treads getting low

Weak headlamp aim patterns

Pass 6 Apr 2016 67,645 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 67,641 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,160 miles

Nearside wiper split at end.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 64,068 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper split at end.

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel tank starps corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 60,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel tank starps corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 55,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,693 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,150 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 42,148 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,439 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,298 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,246 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 19,225 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 RPV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 PN53 RPV, 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 RPV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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