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GD03 VBB

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,951 mi
Last recorded50,951 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 VBB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 50,951 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 50,951 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,794 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 47,794 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Near side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 45,691 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 43,639 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 45,161 miles

Both rear tyres slightly low on tread

Pass 7 Oct 2016 39,484 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 39,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 37,932 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 36,772 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 35,485 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 35,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside reverse lamp dim.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,061 miles

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

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

nearside indicator cover missing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,442 miles

Front tyres wearin g on edges

Nearside rear disc surface corroded & pads low

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,231 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,317 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,471 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 16,934 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 16,933 miles

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

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

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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GD03 VBB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GD03 VBB, 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 GD03 VBB registered?

GD03 VBB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is GD03 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD03 VBB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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