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GF03 XFL

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,303 mi
Last recorded202,303 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 XFL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 202,303 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 202,285 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint swivel (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 188,166 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 173,531 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 173,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 158,600 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Fail 18 Dec 2013 158,589 miles

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 20 Dec 2012 143,299 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 143,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 128,255 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 112,448 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 95,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 95,558 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 79,433 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 62,877 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 50,994 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 40,901 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 XFL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF03 XFL, 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 XFL registered?

GF03 XFL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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