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PE03 WZC

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 WZC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 99,999 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 99,999 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 99,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 84,490 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 84,490 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 72,506 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 72,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 64,794 miles

all brake disc corroded but should clean up with regular use

Fail 19 Jan 2012 64,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake disc corroded but should clean up with regular use

Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,878 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 62,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 55,058 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 55,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2009 44,635 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 33,172 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 23,727 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 15,124 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,527 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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PE03 WZC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE03 WZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE03 WZC registered?

PE03 WZC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is PE03 WZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE03 WZC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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