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WV53 FZC

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

99,266 mi
Last recorded99,266 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 FZC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 99,266 miles

1 of 2 off side rear side light bulbs inopperative

brake pedal rubber ware visable

1 of 2 near side rear side light bulbs inopperative

few marks on windscreen none to excess including crack in b zone

major oil leak complete under side soaked in oil

off side front arch liner loose

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake lines corroding

residue around fuel cap sealing arrangment appears good

Fail 30 Jul 2011 99,266 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

1 of 2 near side rear side light bulbs inopperative

1 of 2 off side rear side light bulbs inopperative

brake pedal rubber ware visable

few marks on windscreen none to excess including crack in b zone

major oil leak complete under side soaked in oil

off side front arch liner loose

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake lines corroding

residue around fuel cap sealing arrangment appears good

Pass 31 Jul 2010 78,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal rubber is split

centre exhaust heat shield is loose

engine has a bad oil leak

nearside rear brake disc is linned

nearside rear road spring is corroded

nearside rear tyre is on legal limit and wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 31 Jul 2010 78,981 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber is split

centre exhaust heat shield is loose

engine has a bad oil leak

nearside rear brake disc is linned

nearside rear tyre is on legal limit and wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Aug 2009 56,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 196,972 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 196,972 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 142,172 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre worn on inside edge

front springs make a noise when steering is turned no cracks or fractures

Fail 9 May 2008 142,172 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre worn on inside edge

front springs make a noise when steering is turned no cracks or fractures

Pass 30 Mar 2007 133,788 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 FZC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 WV53 FZC, 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 WV53 FZC registered?

WV53 FZC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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