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SD53 WYZ

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,152 mi
Last recorded143,152 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 WYZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 143,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 140,038 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 140,038 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 135,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front outer edge tread worn

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 130,184 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 130,184 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 125,332 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 125,332 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 11,139 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 11,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 115,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 112,655 miles

Both rear tyres scrubing inner and outer edges.

Brake pedal rubber getting worn.

Brake pipes to both front flexs getting corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Near side number plate light not working.

Rear subframe and rear suspension arms getting corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2012 112,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres scrubing inner and outer edges.

Brake pedal rubber getting worn.

Brake pipes to both front flexs getting corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Near side number plate light not working.

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

Rear subframe and rear suspension arms getting corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 103,188 miles

some play steering rack

engine oil leak

rear subframe getting corroded

both front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

both rear shocker top bushes getting worn

brake pedal rubber getting worn

brake pipes to both front flexes getting corroded

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 89,906 miles

both rear shocker top bushes getting perished

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

fuel tank straps getting corroded

poor image nearside headlamp

rear exhaust box getting corroded

rear subframe getting corroded

some play rear anti roll bar mounting and link bushes

Pass 23 May 2009 83,765 miles

rear exhaust box showing signs of corrosion

rear shocker top bushes getting perished

some play front drop links

Pass 20 May 2008 72,202 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 72,200 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,696 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,526 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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SD53 WYZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SD53 WYZ, 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 SD53 WYZ registered?

SD53 WYZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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