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GJ03 LNK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,171 mi
Last recorded144,171 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 LNK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2017 144,171 miles

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 136,043 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 123,141 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 113,232 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 113,232 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 104,818 miles

handbrake travel high

rear veiw mirror missing

Fail 3 Feb 2014 104,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

handbrake travel high

rear veiw mirror missing

Pass 6 Feb 2013 100,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal pad worn.osr tyre worn near to min.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 96,119 miles

both front tryes worn near to min.osr tyre 3/4 worn.brake pedal rubber worn.both front suspension bushes worn to acc limit.osf ball joint gaiter split.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 92,363 miles

underside covered, front pads worn to minimum, exhaust rusting at back

Pass 26 Jan 2010 84,292 miles

rear of exhaust rusting, underside covered, front pads 2/3 worn.

Pass 20 May 2009 77,289 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 77,289 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

pedal rubber worn, discs worn

Pass 1 May 2008 55,582 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 33,239 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,701 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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GJ03 LNK 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 75%.

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 GJ03 LNK, 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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GJ03 LNK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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