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WR52 VDG

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,137 mi
Last recorded76,137 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 VDG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 63,296 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 50,998 miles

hand brake travel slighty high.

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 50,998 miles

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

hand brake travel slighty high.

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 44,538 miles

advise all tyres outer edge wear

Pass 6 Jan 2010 40,543 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 37,654 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,040 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 34,039 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 29,412 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 22,460 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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WR52 VDG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WR52 VDG, 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 WR52 VDG registered?

WR52 VDG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is WR52 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR52 VDG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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