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WF53 ORO

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,914 mi
Last recorded109,914 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 ORO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 109,914 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 109,846 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 104,968 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 104,863 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 98,857 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,803 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 75,218 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 66,300 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,300 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,743 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to fully inspect rear spring due to location

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,738 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 56,738 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,147 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,792 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 38,449 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,091 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 1.6 ON EDGES NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 1,6 ON OUTER EDGE 2MM ON INNER EDGE

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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WF53 ORO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WF53 ORO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF53 ORO registered?

WF53 ORO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is WF53 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 ORO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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