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WF53 OSA

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,151 mi
Last recorded183,151 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 OSA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 183,151 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front to rear brake pipes have corrosion

both fuel tank support straps have corrosion

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated, has a minor leak

Fail 30 Nov 2016 183,129 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust back box badly corroded

n/s fuel tank retaining strap condition

rear wiper condition

Pass 25 Nov 2015 175,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear 1 of 2 side light bulbs not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear 1 of 2 side light bulbs not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside steering arm has slight play

Offside track rod end has slight play

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component bottle/pump (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of front sub-frame

rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2015 175,933 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 1 of 2 side light bulbs not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear 1 of 2 side light bulbs not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside steering arm has slight play

Offside track rod end has slight play

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component bottle/pump (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of front sub-frame

rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 160,436 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 133,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 110,402 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2012 110,192 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

exhaust front heat shield loose

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 91,219 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 88,966 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,407 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 47,668 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 38,049 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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WF53 OSA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OSA, 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 WF53 OSA registered?

WF53 OSA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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