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GK03 VZT

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

86,824 mi
Last recorded86,824 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 VZT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 86,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 84,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim bent

inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2024 80,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 78,211 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 74,972 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 74,919 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear end of front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 71,672 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 69,601 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes feeding the rear flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 69,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside worn more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes feeding the rear flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 67,534 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 67,533 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,856 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 63,733 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 61,799 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2015 59,441 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2015 59,441 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,509 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,258 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,334 miles

both nearside tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,433 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,207 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,726 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 31,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 27,206 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,130 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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GK03 VZT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GK03 VZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK03 VZT registered?

GK03 VZT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is GK03 VZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK03 VZT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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