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WP53 GXW

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,406 mi
Last recorded129,406 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 GXW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 129,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 31 May 2016 129,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 9 Apr 2016 129,404 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

accident damage to vehicle

both outersills damaged

brake pad wear warning light on

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge and worn close to legal limit

offside rear lower side light inop

poor beam pattern on nearside headlight

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 120,561 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2014 120,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2013 111,390 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 30 May 2013 111,345 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 25 May 2012 105,092 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 105,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

o/s/f indicator discoloured

rear caliper pad retaining clips not fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2010 96,824 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 96,824 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 78,844 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 44,223 miles

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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WP53 GXW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WP53 GXW, 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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WP53 GXW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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