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WG53 FWA

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,482 mi
Last recorded127,482 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 FWA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 127,482 miles

Both front top suspension strut top mounting bearings sticking slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full check of adult belt

Fuel tank support straps rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Some rusting to both rear brake discs

Fail 27 Oct 2015 124,763 miles

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

Both front top suspension strut top mounting bearings sticking slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full check of adult belt

Fuel tank support straps rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Some rusting to both rear brake discs

Pass 8 Oct 2014 119,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel tank support straps rusting

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 119,511 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel tank support straps rusting

Rear brake discs rusty

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 114,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre tread worn on outer edge

Rear brake discs getting rusty

Rear exhaust rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 110,016 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 109,942 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 78,072 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 93,995 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 82,525 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 72,920 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 61,222 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 61,221 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 49,136 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FWA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FWA, 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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WG53 FWA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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