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FL53 GZJ

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,844 mi
Last recorded79,844 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 GZJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 79,844 miles

general corrosion taking place to underside to most metals

Pass 5 Oct 2024 79,708 miles

BOTH rear jacking points corroded & becoming weak also pads missing

Nearside Front top shock absorber mount bush/bearing dry

Pass 7 Sep 2023 76,630 miles

Nearside Front top shock absorber bush/bearing dry

Nearside Rear jacking point corroding & pad missing

Pass 6 Oct 2022 74,323 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 68,981 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 64,113 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 62,197 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 56,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

head lamp patterns just on limit

petrol tank straps corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 53,229 miles

Offside Front bold on inner edge

Nearside Front bold on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside slight play felt in steering rack inner joint

Fail 17 Oct 2017 53,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front bold on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front bold on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside slight play felt in steering rack inner joint

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 50,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

PETROL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 50,427 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

PETROL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 47,758 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 47,758 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,154 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,360 miles

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

rear brakes very noisy.

rear discs rusty.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,807 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 35,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,389 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine bay covers / unerguards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

engine under guard missing

noise at rear wheels , suspect rear brakes / parking brake shoes related

offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Fail 18 Oct 2010 29,389 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine bay covers / unerguards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

engine under guard missing

noise at rear wheels , suspect rear brakes / parking brake shoes related

offside rear brake disc slightly scored

Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,837 miles

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

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

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

hand brake application slightly uneven recommend inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,025 miles

handbrake imbalance

noise from engine , pulley area

noise from rear wheels , suspect brakes / parking brake shoes , recommend strip & inspect

p.a.s. & ancilary drive belts , severe cracking , recommend replace a.s.a.p

slight leak of exhaust gases at converter & rear exhaust joints

Fail 23 Oct 2007 16,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

hand brake application slightly imbalanced recommend inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,805 miles

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

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

hand brake application slightly imbalanced recommend inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2006 13,272 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 12,196 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 12,196 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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FL53 GZJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL53 GZJ, 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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FL53 GZJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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