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GF03 VSV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,268 mi
Last recorded31,268 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 VSV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 31,268 miles

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

vehicle is undersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2025 31,251 miles

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 14 Aug 2025 131,251 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 May 2016 30,257 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 30,257 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 28,502 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 26,819 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 26,819 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 25,487 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 23,021 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 21,452 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 19,574 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,320 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 16,150 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 13,364 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 10,569 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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GF03 VSV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GF03 VSV, 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 GF03 VSV registered?

GF03 VSV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is GF03 VSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF03 VSV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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