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WJ53 OMM

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,487 mi
Last recorded121,487 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 OMM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 121,487 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split

Nearside Rear front to rear brake pipe starting to rust

Offside Front door mirror loose

Fail 23 Oct 2018 121,483 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door mirror loose

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split

Nearside Rear front to rear brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 24 Oct 2017 104,488 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 104,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 89,249 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 89,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,068 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 63,178 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2013 63,007 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 63,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 62,100 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,525 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2010 55,024 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,949 miles

slight roughtness in top front strut bearings

Fail 14 Jan 2009 39,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front tyre feathering

uneven tread wear on rear tyres

Pass 14 Jan 2009 39,645 miles

o/s front tyre feathering

uneven tread wear on rear tyres

Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,756 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 27,999 miles

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

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

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 OMM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OMM, 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 OMM registered?

WJ53 OMM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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