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YJ52 WAD

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,945 mi
Last recorded97,945 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 WAD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 97,945 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reverse light not working

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Oct 2016 97,945 miles

Reverse light not working

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2015 86,568 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Oct 2015 86,568 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2014 75,627 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside inner rack joint slight play

Fail 9 Oct 2014 75,622 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside inner rack joint slight play

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear section of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear section of the exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2012 56,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust clamp insecure

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust clamp insecure

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,485 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres out of shape

center cat baffels loose

front bumper damaged

nearside front wing mirror casing missing

Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,533 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 45,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,933 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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YJ52 WAD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YJ52 WAD, 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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YJ52 WAD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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