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FP53 WTJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,399 mi
Last recorded82,399 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 WTJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 82,399 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 82,397 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 77,736 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 73,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 73,317 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 68,458 miles

n/s front brake pipe rusty

noise from n/s/f suspension.

rear suspension arms rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2018 68,262 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

n/s front brake pipe rusty

rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2017 60,240 miles

long travel on handbrake

top rear suspension arms in a rusty condition

Pass 1 Oct 2016 55,439 miles

front and rear suspension components in a rusty condition

n/s/r suspension arm corroded at inner attachment

Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,042 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 54,042 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,896 miles

front and rear subframes,suspension arms and fuel tank straps in a rusty condition

Pass 29 Oct 2013 53,632 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,314 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,146 miles

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

o/s/r coil spring rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2010 45,107 miles

airbag light on

o/s headlight poor image

Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

plastic trim fitted over engine bay

plastic trim fitted under vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2009 37,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

plastic trim fitted over engine bay

plastic trim fitted under vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,847 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,125 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,460 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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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FP53 WTJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FP53 WTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP53 WTJ registered?

FP53 WTJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is FP53 WTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 WTJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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