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WV03 SDY

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,778 mi
Last recorded92,778 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 SDY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 92,778 miles

slight rust under vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2017 90,544 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,964 miles

n/s/r n/s/f tyres getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2015 79,823 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 79,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,431 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 75,431 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,872 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 64,140 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,023 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 57,023 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,049 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,011 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,652 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 36,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,414 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 22,573 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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WV03 SDY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WV03 SDY, 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 WV03 SDY registered?

WV03 SDY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is WV03 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV03 SDY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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