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BW03 WGZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,794 mi
Last recorded95,794 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 WGZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 95,794 miles

Both osf and nsf brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2015 95,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both osf and nsf brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 86,344 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 86,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 77,000 miles

Nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 77,000 miles

Nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,945 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 68,805 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 64,733 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,733 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,583 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

rear seatbelts not checked luggage on rear seat

Fail 28 Apr 2008 48,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

rear seatbelts not checked luggage on rear seat

Pass 11 May 2007 38,581 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,001 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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BW03 WGZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BW03 WGZ, 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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BW03 WGZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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