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WJ03 WCP

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,476 mi
Last recorded70,476 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 WCP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2023 70,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded at outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/65 r15 94v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 62,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn lipped , but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn lipped , but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 62,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn lipped , but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn lipped , but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 53,671 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 53,671 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 27 Nov 2020 51,464 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 47,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 47,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 44,744 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 43,272 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

wipers starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Nov 2017 43,272 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres bald on outer edges

wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Nov 2016 38,542 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 28,038 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 23,120 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 23,105 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 23,104 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,033 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,505 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,803 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 20,093 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,087 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 12,211 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing slight roughness

O/S/R and both front tyres worn

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 WCP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ03 WCP registered?

WJ03 WCP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is WJ03 WCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ03 WCP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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