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MW03 WRG

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

207,390 mi
Last recorded207,390 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 WRG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 207,390 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner outer sills are corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 203,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 203,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 196,512 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 188,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from centre to front of car (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 188,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded from centre to front of car (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 178,428 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 178,353 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 171,376 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 158,385 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 141,068 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 121,424 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 121,424 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 98,763 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 98,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 76,861 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 76,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 54,679 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 33,929 miles

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

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

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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MW03 WRG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MW03 WRG, 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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MW03 WRG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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