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PL03 WGP

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,418 mi
Last recorded82,418 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 WGP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 82,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 82,418 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 79,790 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 75,307 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes showing signs of corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 May 2018 75,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes showing signs of corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 May 2017 72,624 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s front tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

Fail 24 May 2017 72,624 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s front tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 24 May 2016 68,736 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,763 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 62,020 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 57,944 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,823 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,074 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,784 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 46,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,563 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 40,563 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 32,431 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2008 32,431 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 18 Jun 2007 26,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,264 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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PL03 WGP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PL03 WGP, 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 PL03 WGP registered?

PL03 WGP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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