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DF52 JWC

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,701 mi
Last recorded136,701 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 JWC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 136,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 128,937 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 128,877 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

fuel tank straps are corroded

nsr door check strap insecure

Pass 25 Jun 2011 120,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 109,599 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 86,596 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 74,703 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 71,181 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 45,000 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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DF52 JWC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DF52 JWC, 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 DF52 JWC registered?

DF52 JWC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is DF52 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 JWC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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