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DG53 WKA

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

85,200 mi
Last recorded85,200 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 WKA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 85,200 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 85,191 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 79,368 miles

Nearside Rear rear handbrake performance low, working

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Feb 2016 79,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear handbrake performance low, working

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,362 miles

Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 28 Jul 2014 70,277 miles

Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 29 Jul 2013 60,869 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 54,016 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 54,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 47,955 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 47,955 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,799 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 40,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake lever slightly high travel

Pass 14 Jul 2009 32,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 27,841 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,481 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 20,481 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 12,863 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 12,863 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WKA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WKA, 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 WKA registered?

DG53 WKA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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