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VA03 WDE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

142,825 mi
Last recorded142,825 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 WDE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 May 2023 142,825 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s inner and outer body sill , o/s inner body sill chassis area, o/s inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside outer body sill corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded n/s and o/s

corrosion evident underside

outer wheel arches taped

Pass 10 Jun 2022 141,212 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front outer wing taped

Pass 7 Jun 2021 138,602 miles

outer sill corrosion under rear body corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2020 136,002 miles

o/s front outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 132,890 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 127,758 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 124,391 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 120,568 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 120,568 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 116,536 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 113,536 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 111,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 111,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 105,233 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 105,233 miles

Centre Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 97,567 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 97,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 89,199 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 89,199 miles

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

rear brake discs scored and begining to rust

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

heavy deposits of mud to underbody of vehicle and suspention.

nearside front drop link gaitor split

nearside front lower ball joint dust gaitor split

nearside rear wheel arch has general corriosion to inner wall

rear inner brake line ferrals corrioded

slight crash damage to nearside rear lower of wheel arch

Pass 9 Jul 2010 79,430 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 79,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,052 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 71,037 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 62,073 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 62,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 51,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,900 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 39,900 miles

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

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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VA03 WDE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VA03 WDE, 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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VA03 WDE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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