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GJ03 LSY

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,299 mi
Last recorded117,299 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 LSY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 117,299 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 117,299 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 107,835 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 107,835 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 100,052 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 93,344 miles

Charging system warning lamp ON.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine drive belt missing.

Exhaust emits dense black smoke on acceleration. Engine would need maintenance.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake pipes corroded on various places.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering very heavy.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 87,839 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2011 77,196 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 77,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,896 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,864 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,346 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 46,054 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 36,539 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 36,535 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LSY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue 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 LSY, 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 LSY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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