MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
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)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is WF53 OSA safe to buy?
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