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DG53 WJJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,310 mi
Last recorded45,310 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 WJJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,310 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 45,310 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,226 miles

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

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

advise run flat damage osr tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2010 37,960 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre splitting on inner wall.

rear passanger seat back has two securing latches;one of which is not working.the seat is still secure enough but should be repaired asap.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 37,960 miles

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

offside rear tyre splitting on inner wall.

rear passanger seat back has two securing latches;one of which is not working.the seat is still secure enough but should be repaired asap.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,071 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 24,069 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,725 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Sep 2007 21,700 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 18,296 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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DG53 WJJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG53 WJJ, 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 DG53 WJJ registered?

DG53 WJJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DG53 WJJ safe to buy?

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