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WJ53 SYZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,535 mi
Last recorded138,535 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 SYZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 138,535 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake pads low

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 21 Sep 2018 138,535 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake pads low

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Sep 2017 130,144 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2017 130,144 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2016 119,633 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s parking brake slightly low

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2015 110,693 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 100,248 miles

all indicators slightly white

brake pedal rubber wearing

o/s/f anti roll bar dust cover cracking/ weeping

Pass 6 Sep 2013 90,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 84,961 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2011 77,728 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)

three nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2010 69,685 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 67,764 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 67,764 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,063 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 55,063 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,528 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,115 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

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 SYZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

WJ53 SYZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ53 SYZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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