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WR03 EZD

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,403 mi
Last recorded153,403 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 EZD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 153,403 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 153,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 151,309 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 151,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rack and pinion (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 143,549 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 143,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2016 128,415 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 128,414 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front(near fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front(near fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 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 Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack knuckle (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged rubbing on pulley (2.3.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 117,618 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 117,615 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 106,762 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 94,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 31 May 2013 94,504 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 28 May 2012 81,091 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 73,727 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 73,727 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 60,463 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,001 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 47,001 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,928 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 27,186 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 18,693 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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WR03 EZD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WR03 EZD, 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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WR03 EZD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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