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VA03 WDT

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,863 mi
Last recorded118,863 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 118,863 miles

Exhaust system corroded

General underside corrosion to chassis & suspension components

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 118,863 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust system corroded

General underside corrosion to sub-frame and suspension

Fail 9 Oct 2018 118,863 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust system corroded

General underside corrosion to sub-frame and suspension

Pass 18 Jan 2017 114,060 miles

both front lower suspension arm back bushes unbonding

both rear suspension arms corroded

front headlamps poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2016 108,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearmost bush split. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At join with flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear silencer corroded / outer case delaminating.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit In centre of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At join with flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearmost bush split. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 108,853 miles

Centre Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Exhaust heatshield (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearmost bush split. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At join with flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear silencer corroded / outer case delaminating.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit In centre of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At join with flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearmost bush split. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 103,392 miles

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,666 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 98,666 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 97,908 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 95,457 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 92,197 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 92,194 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 88,396 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 88,385 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 82,505 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 75,436 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 75,436 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 67,231 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 67,231 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WDT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WDT, 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 VA03 WDT registered?

VA03 WDT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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