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WR52 WCD

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

210,596 mi
Last recorded210,596 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR52 WCD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 210,596 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner c v gaitor requires attention soon

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 210,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner c v gaitor requires attention soon

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2019 206,131 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside wiper slightly smearing screen

both rear under sills and inner flitches slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 202,282 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 191,680 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 181,811 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 174,425 miles

Exhaust poor condition

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

Nearside handbrake only just met efficiency requirements @18%

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 165,825 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 154,461 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 154,461 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 143,876 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 139,335 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 139,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 126,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 126,652 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,169 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 106,140 miles

air bag light on

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Sep 2008 89,273 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 75,359 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 75,359 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 53,738 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 34,389 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 WCD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WCD, 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 WR52 WCD registered?

WR52 WCD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is WR52 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR52 WCD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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