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WK52 XPV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,855 mi
Last recorded181,855 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 XPV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 181,855 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 162,787 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 162,786 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 154,195 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 154,191 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 142,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 142,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 141,927 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 141,927 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 130,796 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 130,790 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 120,143 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 105,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2010 105,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2009 83,993 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 64,176 miles

Near side rear tyre on 1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,891 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 45,891 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,944 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 23,349 miles

Nearside Front 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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WK52 XPV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WK52 XPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK52 XPV registered?

WK52 XPV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is WK52 XPV safe to buy?

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