CarVerify

Free Car Check

GK53 DXP

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

80,782 mi
Last recorded80,782 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 DXP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 80,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 78,230 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 76,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES TREAD GOOD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 76,144 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES TREAD GOOD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 71,558 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 71,558 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 66,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody surface rust

rear exhaust box carroding

Fail 20 Nov 2020 63,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

general underbody surface rust

rear exhaust box carroding

Pass 29 Nov 2019 61,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 60,259 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 60,259 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 59,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,742 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,629 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake slightly uneven

Fail 26 Nov 2015 55,629 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake slightly uneven

Pass 25 Nov 2014 52,886 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 52,886 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,908 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 49,908 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 46,345 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 42,093 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,350 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,060 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 33,586 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,760 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,116 miles

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

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

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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GK53 DXP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GK53 DXP, 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

How do I check the history of GK53 DXP?

You can check the full history of GK53 DXP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GK53 DXP registered?

GK53 DXP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is GK53 DXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK53 DXP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK53 DXP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GK53 DXP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.