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WG52 TCU

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,719 mi
Last recorded108,719 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 TCU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 108,719 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 108,713 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 105,741 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 98,092 miles

Front Brake back plates in poor condition.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 90,853 miles

Front Both front brake back plates in poor condition.

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 83,457 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 75,171 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 66,297 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,297 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 58,440 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,564 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 53,564 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,229 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 43,334 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 43,334 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,880 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 34,747 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 22,022 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 14,171 miles

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

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 9 Mar 2006 14,171 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)

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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WG52 TCU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WG52 TCU, 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 WG52 TCU registered?

WG52 TCU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 February 2003.

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