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MT52 WKZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

61,305 mi
Last recorded61,305 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 WKZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 61,305 miles

Offside Front drop link slight movement in ball

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

rear box heat shield loose

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2017 61,303 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front drop link slight movement in ball

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

rear box heat shield loose

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,011 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner/outer edges

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

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner/outer edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 52,011 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipe rubber split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner/outer edges

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

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner/outer edges

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 42,597 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 42,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,160 miles

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

small cuts o/s front tyre outer wall

Fail 5 Mar 2014 34,159 miles

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

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

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

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

small cuts o/s front tyre outer wall

surface rust on all discs

Pass 23 Aug 2012 32,367 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 32,367 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bonnet secondry catch siezed and inoperable

Pass 22 Aug 2011 29,502 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake discs corroded

clean & protect centre brake pipes

front & rear brake pads wearing thin

front wipers deteriorating

Fail 20 Aug 2011 29,302 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake discs corroded

clean & protect centre brake pipes

front & rear brake pads wearing thin

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2010 26,381 miles

both rear discs very rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2010 26,380 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear discs very rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,039 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,217 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 20,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

bonnet safety catch partially siezed.

Fail 28 Aug 2007 16,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,393 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,469 miles

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

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

sidewalls perished on both front tyres

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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MT52 WKZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver 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 MT52 WKZ, 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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MT52 WKZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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