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RV03 WJA

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,345 mi
Last recorded79,345 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 WJA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 79,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside mirror missing

Fail 19 Jan 2023 79,344 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel strap rusted (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 78,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

headlight patterns dim

reversing lights inop

Pass 22 Jan 2021 78,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

headlamp patterns dim

Fail 26 Nov 2020 78,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

headlamp patterns dim

Pass 20 Nov 2019 77,955 miles

Offside Front flasher lens damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

fuel tank strap damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2018 76,794 miles

advise on corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

advise on exhaust shield slightly insecure

advise on no reverse lights

advise on slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

advise on slight split in n/s outer c.v boot

advise on wear to front brake pads

Fail 7 Dec 2018 76,794 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

advise on corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

advise on corrosion to underneath of vehicle

advise on exhaust shield slightly insecure

advise on no reverse lights

advise on slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

advise on slight split in n/s outer c.v boot

advise on wear to front brake pads

Pass 29 Nov 2017 75,556 miles

advise on corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

advise on slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

advise on slight hole in n/s/f outer c.v boot

Fail 27 Nov 2017 75,554 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise on corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

advise on play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

advise on slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

advise on slight hole in n/s/f outer c.v boot

advise on wear to both front tyres

Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,073 miles

advise on corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

advise on front indicators starting to flash white light

advise on slight split in n/s outer c.v boot

Pass 3 Dec 2015 72,643 miles

advise on both front and side indicators flashing white light

advise on wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2014 71,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 71,146 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 68,711 miles

fuel tank strap heavily corroded

rear suspension arms heavily corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2013 68,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

fuel tank strap heavily corroded

rear suspension arms heavily corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 66,500 miles

nsr brake disc pitted

Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,853 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 63,853 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,300 miles

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on damage to o/s/r lamp

Fail 4 Dec 2010 60,300 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on damage to o/s/r lamp

Fail 30 Nov 2009 56,148 miles

Advise on o/s/r lamp cracked

Advise on slight wear to n/s/f tyre

Advise on wear to o/s/f tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 56,148 miles

Advise on o/s/r lamp cracked

Advise on slight wear to n/s/f tyre

Advise on wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2008 52,155 miles

Advise on brake pad warning light on in dashboard

Fail 21 Nov 2008 52,155 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Advise on brake pad warning light on in dashboard

Pass 1 Dec 2007 47,474 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 44,903 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 39,023 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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RV03 WJA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RV03 WJA, 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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RV03 WJA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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