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WJ52 CUV

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,207 mi
Last recorded127,207 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 CUV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 127,207 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 126,085 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 126,085 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 121,151 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 121,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 117,919 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 117,861 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near & offside rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 111,135 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 104,746 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 98,414 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 99,279 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 93,239 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 89,171 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 89,163 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 68,102 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 67,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 2 Mar 2006 40,081 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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WJ52 CUV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WJ52 CUV, 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 WJ52 CUV registered?

WJ52 CUV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is WJ52 CUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ52 CUV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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