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EO03 WWG

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

217,263 mi
Last recorded217,263 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 WWG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2021 217,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

general corrosion to rear underbody,sub frame and suspension components

n/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,4mm. 215/55/16 97w xl

o/s headlamp has a poor beam image

Pass 25 Jan 2020 208,271 miles

Both headlight beam images poor

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers don't park automatically

Fail 21 Jan 2020 207,976 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (215/55 16) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlight beam images poor

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers don't park automatically

Pass 31 Jan 2019 192,429 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,both, to flex hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyre tread depths getting low,3.5mm.both slightly perished and scrubbing inner edges. 215/55/16 93v

both headlamps have poor beam images

corrosion to rear sub frame,rear suspension components and o/s/r inner sill

Fail 24 Jan 2019 192,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded,both, to flex hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyre tread depths getting low,3.5mm.both slightly perished and scrubbing inner edges. 215/55/16 93v

both headlamps have poor beam images

corrosion to rear sub frame,rear suspension components and o/s/r inner sill

Pass 15 Jan 2018 177,771 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

general corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension arms

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low,2.8mm. 215/55/16 93w

o/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,4mm

slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes( to flex hoses)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 177,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

general corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension arms

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low,2.8mm. 215/55/16 93w

o/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,4mm

slight corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes( to flex hoses)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 161,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. tyre perished. 215/55/zr16 97w (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills and rear suspension components

Fail 23 Jan 2017 161,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. tyre perished. 215/55/zr16 97w (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills and rear suspension components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 140,772 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges and tread depths getting low on inner edges

both headlamp beam images very poor

n/s/r tyre very slightly perished

Fail 27 Jan 2016 140,772 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges and tread depths getting low on inner edges

both headlamp beam images very poor

n/s/r tyre very slightly perished

Pass 15 Jan 2015 124,601 miles

both front metal brake pipes becoming corroded

exhaust back box poor and has slight blow

offside parking brake effort could be better

Pass 30 Jan 2014 121,350 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 121,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 111,334 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 100,190 miles

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

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

rear discs scored

Pass 26 Jan 2011 86,886 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 72,592 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,720 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,195 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,392 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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EO03 WWG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EO03 WWG, 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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EO03 WWG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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