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WJ53 PCZ

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,916 mi
Last recorded122,916 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 PCZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 122,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 122,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 103,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front tyre wearing on edges

exhaust (back box) outer skin corroded

front both sides strut top bearings slightly tight.

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2014 103,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front tyre wearing on edges

exhaust (back box) outer skin corroded

front both sides strut top bearings slightly tight.

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2013 89,073 miles

Brake fluid level slightly low

Nearside wiperblade slightly smears screen

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside wiperblade slightly smears screen

Fail 4 Dec 2013 89,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake fluid level slightly low

Nearside wiperblade slightly smears screen

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside wiperblade slightly smears screen

Pass 21 Nov 2012 72,229 miles

both front strut top bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,646 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 66,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2010 61,265 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 61,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 55,731 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,463 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,349 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 28,197 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 28,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PCZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PCZ, 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 PCZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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