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NU53 WZV

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,002 mi
Last recorded129,002 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 129,002 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 118,565 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2014 118,199 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 103,286 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 103,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 88,951 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 88,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,122 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 71,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,471 miles

all brake discs have slight pitting

Pass 15 Oct 2009 50,011 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,663 miles

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

rear tracking out

Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,413 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,592 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 WZV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU53 WZV, 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 WZV registered?

NU53 WZV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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