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GK03 VZV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,662 mi
Last recorded77,662 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 VZV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 77,662 miles

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

child seat fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2016 77,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,638 miles

front wishbone rear bushes in poor condition

stabiliser bolts cross threaded in floor pan,n/s/r caliper spring missing

Fail 20 Feb 2015 68,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wishbone rear bushes in poor condition

stabiliser bolts cross threaded in floor pan,n/s/r caliper spring missing

Pass 20 Feb 2014 56,951 miles

both front suspension arm rear rubber bushes

Fail 7 Feb 2014 56,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

both front suspension arm rear rubber bushes

Fail 9 Feb 2013 48,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 48,584 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,252 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,845 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,221 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 22,057 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,057 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,728 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 13,403 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 VZV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GK03 VZV, 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 GK03 VZV registered?

GK03 VZV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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