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WJ03 PCU

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,689 mi
Last recorded132,689 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 PCU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 132,689 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 132,689 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 128,645 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 126,099 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 125,896 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 125,146 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 124,362 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 124,200 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 124,200 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 122,657 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 120,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 119,256 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 116,026 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 107,300 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 107,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 101,405 miles

tailbox corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 101,405 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

tailbox corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 94,716 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 94,716 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,400 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 76,258 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,972 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 54,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

could not check all brakes and steering parts under bonnet covers fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,938 miles

could not check all brakes and steering parts under bonnet covers fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,776 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,311 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 15,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,892 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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WJ03 PCU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ03 PCU, 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 WJ03 PCU registered?

WJ03 PCU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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