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SY53 WDJ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,902 mi
Last recorded71,902 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 WDJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 71,902 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 70,241 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 67,027 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 63,857 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front sections of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake pads

Pass 22 Feb 2017 60,065 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 60,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 56,690 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 56,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 53,430 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 49,500 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 44,853 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 41,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 35,534 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 35,534 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 33,353 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 26,952 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 21,047 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 14,720 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 14,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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SY53 WDJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY53 WDJ, 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 SY53 WDJ registered?

SY53 WDJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is SY53 WDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 WDJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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