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WG03 MHJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,685 mi
Last recorded159,685 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 MHJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 159,685 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 159,685 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 154,479 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 151,049 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 147,813 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 147,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2021 144,436 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 144,380 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 141,524 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 141,524 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 132,016 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 121,420 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 111,652 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 105,020 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 101,134 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 101,134 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,441 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 74,373 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,712 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,121 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 43,650 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 40,478 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 37,820 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 35,215 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,816 miles

very little reserve travel on handbrake

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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WG03 MHJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG03 MHJ, 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 WG03 MHJ registered?

WG03 MHJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is WG03 MHJ safe to buy?

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