CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK53 WZF

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,420 mi
Last recorded95,420 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WZF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 95,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 94,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both HEAVILY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 94,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both HEAVILY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 93,082 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r anti rattle brake spring missing

o/s/f top mount noisy

Pass 4 Jun 2020 92,655 miles

OSF suspension arm rear bush worn

front anti roll bar link gators poor condition

rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 May 2020 92,653 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OSF suspension arm rear bush worn

front anti roll bar link gators poor condition

front brake hose ferrules corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 90,859 miles

front anti roll bar link gators poor condition

front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 89,631 miles

front anti roll bar link gators perished

front brake ferrules corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 87,957 miles

front anti roll bar gaitors split

front brake flexy ferrules corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 31 May 2017 87,965 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

front anti roll bar gaitors split

front brake flexy ferrules corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,655 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,370 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 84,370 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,509 miles

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 81,509 miles

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

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

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,525 miles

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 75,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSF track rod end worn

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 70,329 miles

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/f ball joint worn

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 1 May 2012 70,329 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/f ball joint worn

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,008 miles

ADVISE - N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

ADVISE - REAR SILENCER IN POOR CONDITION

ADVISE - SLIGHT LEAK FROM N/S WATER HOSE

ADVISE - WIPERS SPLIT

Pass 19 Jan 2010 58,447 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 24 Jan 2009 51,531 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing close to wear bars

Pass 24 Jan 2009 51,531 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing close to wear bars

Pass 3 Jan 2008 39,718 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,668 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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK53 WZF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AK53 WZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK53 WZF?

You can check the full history of AK53 WZF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK53 WZF registered?

AK53 WZF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AK53 WZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 WZF shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK53 WZF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK53 WZF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.