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GF53 TVZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,749 mi
Last recorded101,749 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 TVZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 101,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure nearside sill

Undertray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2024 98,799 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2023 96,528 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays to front underside

Pass 23 Sep 2022 93,845 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 93,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,085 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 92,085 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 90,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 90,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 87,570 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,566 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 81,566 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,660 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 80,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 66,600 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 49,858 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 31,386 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 31,386 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TVZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF53 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

GF53 TVZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is GF53 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 TVZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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