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DE03 GKY

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,141 mi
Last recorded88,141 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 GKY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 88,141 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 88,141 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 85,395 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose incomplete (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle exhaust (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 85,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside components corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,143 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 82,138 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroed at centre floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 80,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake noise

Fail 31 Jan 2017 80,617 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake noise

Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,200 miles

Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2016 76,200 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2015 76,192 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded frt to rear x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped frt to rear x2 (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 72,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 67,226 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

slight corrosion to exposed parts of metal brake pipes

slight corrosion to subframes,steering and suspension components

Fail 3 Dec 2013 67,266 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

slight corrosion to exposed parts of metal brake pipes

slight corrosion to subframes,steering and suspension components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 65,011 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,870 miles

Brake Pad warning light on dashboard-will be MOT Failure in April 2012.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,829 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,964 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 55,964 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,451 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 46,119 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,044 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 41,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 34,684 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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DE03 GKY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE03 GKY, 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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DE03 GKY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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