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VK03 PCX

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

234,500 mi
Last recorded234,500 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 PCX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 234,500 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 234,463 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 219,106 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 219,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 202,944 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 202,944 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 187,114 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust tail pipe skins rusted through.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 186,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust tail pipe skins rusted through.

Pass 22 Jul 2015 169,298 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 169,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 153,796 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

offside front possible steering arm has slight play

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 21 Aug 2014 153,795 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

offside front possible steering arm has slight play

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 23 Jul 2013 134,391 miles

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 18 Jul 2013 134,146 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 20 Jul 2012 117,066 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 17 Jul 2012 116,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

airbag warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 101,617 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 87,044 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 87,044 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 73,859 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 72,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 71,808 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 69,078 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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VK03 PCX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VK03 PCX, 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 VK03 PCX registered?

VK03 PCX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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