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DA53 WCR

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,599 mi
Last recorded48,599 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 WCR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 48,599 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 44,769 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 41,469 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 39,123 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cracks in off side front tyre wall

Pass 15 May 2013 37,098 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 34,485 miles

near side front tyre outside edge devoid of tread

Pass 5 May 2011 31,922 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 29,503 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,129 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 May 2008 24,670 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 12,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 17,501 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 17,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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DA53 WCR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DA53 WCR, 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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What year was DA53 WCR registered?

DA53 WCR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DA53 WCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 WCR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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