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PX53 ZWF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

117,613 mi
Last recorded117,613 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 ZWF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 117,613 miles

lower engine mount bush worn

Pass 17 Oct 2024 114,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 110,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported around side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 110,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported around side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 104,774 miles

Lower engine stabiliser mount/bush worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 104,774 miles

Lower engine stabiliser mount/bush worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 98,791 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 98,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,076 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 94,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 88,019 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,398 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 67,478 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,761 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,765 miles

Nearside Front tyre has some wall damage

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear front end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 52,765 miles

Nearside Front tyre has some wall damage

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear front end (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,161 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 51,161 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,013 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 47,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 36,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,964 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

jubilee clip around fuel filler pipe to tank corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,798 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 25,798 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,393 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 16,836 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,117 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,252 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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PX53 ZWF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 PX53 ZWF, 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 PX53 ZWF registered?

PX53 ZWF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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