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WJ53 FYL

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,855 mi
Last recorded136,855 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 FYL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2016 136,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes pipes corroded.

EML warning light illuminated.

Offside rear tyre worn/cracking.

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded/slight leakage.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 124,110 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 124,053 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2012 124,049 miles

slight corrosion on rear silencer + slight corrosion on rear brake pipes + slight corrosion on rear brake discs + front brake pads getting low + engine managment light on

Pass 8 Jun 2011 116,168 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge + close to limit + front brake pads getting low + rear silencer skin corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2011 116,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge + close to limit + front brake pads getting low + rear silencer skin corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 99,329 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 99,327 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

advise eml light on

Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,090 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,004 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 35,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 27,476 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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WJ53 FYL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WJ53 FYL, 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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WJ53 FYL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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