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GF53 CYP

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,039 mi
Last recorded79,039 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 CYP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 79,039 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 78,950 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 73,130 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of main pipe corroding by clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 72,497 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 68,713 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 64,206 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 57,434 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 57,432 miles

Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach both sides (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach both sides (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 57,140 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 56,780 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 56,769 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 56,623 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,438 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,256 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,665 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,289 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,286 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,416 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,890 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,701 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,481 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,920 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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GF53 CYP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GF53 CYP, 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 GF53 CYP registered?

GF53 CYP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is GF53 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 CYP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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