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WV53 FHP

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,330 mi
Last recorded92,330 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FHP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 92,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - near fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - near fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Advise both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 85,286 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 80,998 miles

All brake pipes have been protected

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 79,167 miles

Both front tyres outer edges worn

Brake pipes have been protected

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,112 miles

All brake pipes have been protected

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2014 66,422 miles

Backbox outer skin deteriorated

Brakepipes have been protected

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 66,422 miles

Backbox outer skin deteriorated

Brakepipes have been protected

Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,756 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,045 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 40,045 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 39,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs worn

Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,379 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,742 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,291 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 20,982 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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WV53 FHP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WV53 FHP, 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 WV53 FHP registered?

WV53 FHP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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