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MW52 HWB

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,160 mi
Last recorded110,160 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 HWB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 110,160 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2020 110,160 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2019 105,644 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 103,138 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2017 100,753 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Borderline (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 97,613 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 93,971 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 93,971 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 90,925 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 87,288 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

stain on tank

Pass 16 May 2012 84,553 miles

fuel tank stain

n/s/r tyre tread getting low on edge

slight leak o/s steering gaiter

Pass 20 May 2011 81,304 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 81,304 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 78,698 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 75,900 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 75,894 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 73,125 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 69,628 miles

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

both front lower susp arm rear bush starting to split

Pass 11 May 2006 66,058 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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MW52 HWB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MW52 HWB, 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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What year was MW52 HWB registered?

MW52 HWB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is MW52 HWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW52 HWB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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