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PN53 VUC

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

63,918 mi
Last recorded63,918 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 VUC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 63,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

general corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2023 63,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion to underbody brake and suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2022 62,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on underbody, brake and suspension components

Fail 22 Aug 2022 62,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on underbody, brake and suspension components

Pass 23 Aug 2021 62,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box has slight blow and in poor condition

slight surface corrosion to under body

Pass 20 Aug 2020 61,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight exhaust blow from rear box

slight surface corrosion to under body, braking and suspension components

Pass 22 Aug 2019 60,409 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

slight surface corrosion to under body,braking and suspension components

Fail 22 Aug 2019 60,409 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight surface corrosion to under body,braking and suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front only slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside Front tyre is starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2017 53,022 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 53,022 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 50,248 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2016 50,248 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,703 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 47,702 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 42,639 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,424 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 33,424 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 33,389 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 33,389 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,638 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 32,625 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 26,508 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,212 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 23,212 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 21,533 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 21,533 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 18,772 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 VUC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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