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WF53 RAU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

99,266 mi
Last recorded99,266 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 RAU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 99,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 96,241 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 93,713 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 93,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 90,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2021 87,482 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 87,482 miles

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 84,542 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (Perished) (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (Perished) (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 84,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (Perished) (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (Perished) (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 82,778 miles

back box corroded

nsr osr nsf tyres are worn

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2018 78,863 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 75,030 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 75,030 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 69,244 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 69,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 64,364 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 64,364 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 60,227 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 60,227 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 55,693 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 48,666 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 48,666 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,311 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 29,647 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,247 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,873 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,944 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,222 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 13,071 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 RAU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RAU, 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 RAU registered?

WF53 RAU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is WF53 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 RAU shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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