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NU53 WZR

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

128,936 mi
Last recorded128,936 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 WZR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 128,936 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 120,860 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 112,618 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 106,636 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 103,004 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 95,739 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 87,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 84,803 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,783 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 77,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 72,645 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 68,460 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 61,262 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 56,262 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 50,171 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

poor focus o/s headlight

Pass 23 Jan 2010 42,929 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,990 miles

nail in both rear tyres

Fail 12 Jan 2009 36,990 miles

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

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

nail in both rear tyres

Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,590 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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NU53 WZR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NU53 WZR, 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 NU53 WZR registered?

NU53 WZR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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