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AY03 WDF

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,682 mi
Last recorded172,682 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WDF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 172,682 miles

Headlight washer system not working ( pre 2009 )

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Sun visor not securing in up position - not affecting drivers view

Rear Wiper split

Windscreen top tint sun strip sticker

Fail 6 Aug 2018 172,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlight washer system not working ( pre 2009 )

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Sun visor not securing in up position - not affecting drivers view

Rear Wiper split

Windscreen top tint sun strip sticker

Pass 17 Aug 2017 163,940 miles

sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 157,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear pivot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 150,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 142,539 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 131,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Top tinted strip fitted on windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 122,192 miles

O/s rear coil spring lower coil broken - spring retained by lower suspension arm cup

Pass 3 Aug 2011 111,908 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 101,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

trims & trays covering testable items

Fail 4 Aug 2010 101,765 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

trims & trays covering testable items

Pass 12 Aug 2009 91,125 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall not exposing cords

large top tint fitted to screen

Pass 12 Aug 2008 80,196 miles

trims and covers covering testable items

Pass 13 Jun 2007 65,709 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 65,709 miles

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 51,272 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING EDGES.O/S WORN BADLY ON INSIDE EDGE.N/S WEARING 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 WDF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WDF, 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

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What year was AY03 WDF registered?

AY03 WDF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is AY03 WDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 WDF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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