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SD03 WTA

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,868 mi
Last recorded119,868 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 WTA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 119,868 miles

underside corrosion front /rear subframe /arms

Fail 3 Nov 2025 119,868 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underside corrosion front /rear subframe /arms

Pass 18 Nov 2024 118,891 miles

Front CROSSMEMBER HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Rear CROSSMEMBER HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 9 Nov 2023 117,415 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 117,415 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 116,616 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 116,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 115,539 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX STRAP CORRODED

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 115,469 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/ floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 112,252 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 110,598 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 106,341 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 106,302 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 103,249 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 103,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

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

condition of rear exhaust tailpipe

Pass 23 Apr 2015 96,018 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 95,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 92,963 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 92,963 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,232 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 87,968 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corrided at front of car

Pass 25 Apr 2011 83,514 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,637 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 78,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 73,746 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,937 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,146 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 58,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,223 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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SD03 WTA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 SD03 WTA, 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 SD03 WTA registered?

SD03 WTA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 April 2003.

Is SD03 WTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 WTA shows 30 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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