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RE53 PBO

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

113,354 mi
Last recorded113,354 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 PBO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 113,354 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear surface rust

Fail 12 Jan 2026 113,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear surface rust

Pass 2 Jan 2025 111,122 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear surface rust

Fail 2 Jan 2025 111,122 miles

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

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear surface rust

Pass 21 Dec 2023 109,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion front brake pipes and front part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion subframes ,arms anti roll bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 109,099 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken also rubbing the brake pipe (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion front brake pipes and front part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion subframes ,arms anti roll bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 107,401 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre was flat

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear suspension surface rust

tank strap rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2021 100,753 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer very rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes and suspension parts rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 22 Dec 2021 100,753 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer very rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes and suspension parts rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2020 97,951 miles

headlight patterns poor

Fail 21 Dec 2020 97,951 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight patterns poor

Pass 23 Dec 2019 95,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pinhole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

washers poor

Pass 2 Jan 2019 92,779 miles

front lower arm rear bushes splitting/perishing and have slight movement

Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,128 miles

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 9 Jan 2018 90,128 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2017 85,075 miles

lower arm rear bushes splitting

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Fail 13 Jan 2017 85,075 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/ front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake balance poor

lower arm rear bushes splitting

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2016 82,220 miles

corrosion front to rear brake pipe

front lower arm rear bushes splitting

grease around n/s inner cv-boot-clip may be leaking

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 19 Jan 2015 77,905 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 72,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe

front lower arm rear bushes splitting/perishing

under tray insecure at rear

Fail 13 Jan 2014 72,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe

front lower arm rear bushes splitting/perishing

under tray insecure at rear

Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,004 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 61,004 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 55,898 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,512 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,584 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,452 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,829 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 40,145 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 40,145 miles

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

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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RE53 PBO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 RE53 PBO, 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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RE53 PBO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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