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WV53 GWP

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,782 mi
Last recorded68,782 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 GWP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 68,782 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,706 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

Fail 6 Sep 2012 61,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

airbag light on dash

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2012 61,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air bag light on

different aspect ratio tyres fitted to front and rear axles

rear exhaust box corroded and peeling

Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,327 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jun 2010 48,063 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2009 40,717 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,717 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,309 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 33,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,637 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 25,637 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 19,247 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 GWP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GWP, 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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WV53 GWP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WV53 GWP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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