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WJ53 FYM

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,305 mi
Last recorded111,305 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 FYM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 111,305 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 108,799 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 104,738 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 102,557 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 96,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 94,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 94,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 91,172 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 91,172 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,522 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,734 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 78,962 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,245 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,774 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,558 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,586 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 48,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,126 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2009 41,749 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,749 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,658 miles

front no plate very slightly damaged but perfectly readable.

rear brake discs partially corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,692 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,568 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 FYM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WJ53 FYM, 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 WJ53 FYM registered?

WJ53 FYM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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