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AV53 WYW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,272 mi
Last recorded46,272 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 WYW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 46,272 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)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component PAS rack (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

front tyres scrubbed both edges

n/s sill damaged

o/s reverse light inop

oil leaks

Fail 6 Dec 2017 46,272 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component PAS rack (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

front tyres scrubbed both edges

n/s sill damaged

o/s reverse light inop

oil leaks

Pass 22 Dec 2016 42,451 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 42,451 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 40,200 miles

passenger side front subframe brace bar damaged by jacking

wiper blades smear slightly

Fail 1 Feb 2016 40,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

passenger side front subframe brace bar damaged by jacking

wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2014 39,483 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 39,483 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 37,587 miles

nearside front sill damaged

nearside front steering rack gator damp

roughness in steering rack

Fail 2 Oct 2013 37,581 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front sill damaged

nearside front steering rack gator damp

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

roughness in steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,247 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,960 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,277 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 2 Nov 2009 26,304 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside 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)

n/s/ steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,408 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside steering rack damp

Offside front and offside rear tyres wearing low

Steering pulls to left when driving. Recommend tracking check and adjust.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,563 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 18,558 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,202 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AV53 WYW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV53 WYW, 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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AV53 WYW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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