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FD52 WYU

2003 Rover 75

Beige Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,504 mi
Last recorded134,504 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 WYU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 134,504 miles

Electrical wiring insecure nearside and offside front (4.11 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 128,174 miles

Brake pad warning light showing on dash

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 May 2017 127,904 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

brake pad wear indicator light on

child seats fitted

front indicators faded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

oil around engine and gearbox

tested wet

tyre size: 195/65r15 91v

Pass 28 May 2016 109,167 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

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

Offside Front wheel arch missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both on either side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2016 108,910 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing flexible stalk (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

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

Offside Front wheel arch missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both on either side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 89,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 18 May 2015 89,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear brake disc(s) worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 24 Jul 2014 82,224 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer getting weak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,944 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 76,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/r wheel bearing noise

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,801 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 64,982 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,787 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 55,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 49,193 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 49,184 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,246 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 42,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 35,198 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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FD52 WYU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Beige with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FD52 WYU, 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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FD52 WYU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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