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AY03 WCG

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,453 mi
Last recorded108,453 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WCG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 108,453 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 108,326 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 101,237 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,349 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 96,327 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 84,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

damp around fuel tank

different size tyres on front and rear axles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in o/s track rod

Pass 22 Feb 2014 84,019 miles

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

damp around fuel tank

different size tyres on front and rear axles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in o/s track rod

Pass 13 Feb 2013 70,081 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 67,015 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 61,443 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,365 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,365 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 50,528 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,056 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,767 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,823 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW ON OUTER EDGE

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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AY03 WCG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY03 WCG, 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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AY03 WCG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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