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FR03 GZV

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

147,739 mi
Last recorded147,739 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 GZV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 147,739 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre inner outer edges worn

surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Fail 25 Jun 2026 147,739 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre inner outer edges worn

surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Jul 2025 142,938 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to various rear suspension components

Pass 15 Jul 2024 139,261 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres inner edges worn

surface corrosion to various rear suspension components

Pass 27 Jul 2023 134,060 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and has minor leak of fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion various areas and components under vehicle incudling inner and outer sills.

Fail 25 Jul 2023 134,058 miles

Fuel hose leaking possile fuel filter aswell. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and has minor leak of fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion various areas and components under vehicle incudling inner and outer sills.

Pass 18 Aug 2022 127,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f upper strut mounts bearings feels slightly stiff

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 13 Jul 2022 127,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2021 124,599 miles

poor image from headlights

Fail 2 Aug 2021 124,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

poor image from headlights

Pass 28 Jul 2020 122,581 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 122,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 119,298 miles

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))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 114,512 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 114,512 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 110,495 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2017 110,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 107,087 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 100,688 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 100,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 97,124 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

NOISE ON STEERING LOCK TO LOCK , NO PLAY FOUND

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 97,124 miles

NOISE ON STEERING LOCK TO LOCK , NO PLAY FOUND

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 91,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 82,743 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 82,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 69,261 miles

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

front number plate poor condition

Pass 4 May 2011 69,261 miles

front number plate poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2010 60,937 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 60,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,682 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 50,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,080 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 18,889 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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FR03 GZV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 FR03 GZV, 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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FR03 GZV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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