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WV53 JXX

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,324 mi
Last recorded140,324 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 140,324 miles

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2018 140,322 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2018 140,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 138,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (7.1.2)

general underbody and suspension corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2016 135,334 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 135,331 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 133,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased

Fail 2 Jan 2015 133,520 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Oct 2013 125,425 miles

Both front to rears are greased

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 125,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front to rears are greased

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 116,810 miles

steering slightly tight in operation

Pass 25 Nov 2011 105,501 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 93,541 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 81,768 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 81,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 84,562 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 61,495 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 54,546 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 JXX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JXX, 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 JXX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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