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WJ53 VRD

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,540 mi
Last recorded104,540 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 104,540 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 104,311 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 96,970 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 96,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 87,091 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 76,919 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,102 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 67,521 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,415 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 52,962 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,840 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 45,235 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 39,172 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 34,908 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

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 VRD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

WJ53 VRD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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