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WV53 GBY

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,939 mi
Last recorded96,939 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 GBY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 96,939 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 96,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 92,268 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 87,534 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 76,651 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light on

offside rear brake pads worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 65,567 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

slight play in steering

Pass 10 Dec 2008 55,367 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear pads low

slight blow on exhaust when under load

Fail 10 Dec 2008 55,367 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear pads low

slight blow on exhaust when under load

Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,189 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,599 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 GBY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GBY, 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 GBY registered?

WV53 GBY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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