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WV53 JYF

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,029 mi
Last recorded198,029 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 JYF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 198,029 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion under car

Pass 9 Dec 2016 188,498 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2016 188,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2015 173,110 miles

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

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

fuel tank damp

Pass 8 Dec 2014 162,539 miles

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

advise exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2014 162,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2013 156,659 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 999,999 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 145,884 miles

Oil leak

air bag light is on.

near side front tyre has uneven wear.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 145,849 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light is on.

near side front tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 141,422 miles

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

corrosion on main brake pipes borderline.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 136,870 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 127,868 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 127,868 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 121,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm on outer shoulders

Fail 23 Oct 2007 121,427 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm on outer shoulders

Pass 24 Oct 2006 88,472 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 88,472 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyers shouldering off

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 JYF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green 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 JYF, 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 JYF registered?

WV53 JYF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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