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WG53 FVR

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,302 mi
Last recorded76,302 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 FVR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 76,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 75,210 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing slightly rough

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing slightly rough

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 75,210 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing slightly rough

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing slightly rough

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 72,919 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 70,978 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

N/S outer body sill welded repair

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 69,409 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 69,390 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer body sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 67,225 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 67,225 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,160 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Antifreeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 65,930 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,079 miles

Both front top suspension mounts noisy

Brake pedal rubber worn

Rear brake discs worn and rusty

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 62,763 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tail exhaust box very rusty

Pass 21 May 2015 60,699 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs rusty

brake pedal rubber worn

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 58,066 miles

both rear brake discs very rusty

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 19 Nov 2013 58,066 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear brake discs very rusty

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 29 Nov 2012 55,372 miles

both rear brake discs rusted

brake pedal rubber worn

rear brakes slight imbalance

tail exhaust box very rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2011 53,418 miles

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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs very rusty

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,917 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs badly rusted

brake pedal rubber worn

passenger body sill dented

Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,021 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 35,895 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,574 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,195 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 20,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WG53 FVR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WG53 FVR, 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 WG53 FVR registered?

WG53 FVR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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