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GK53 YVM

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,759 mi
Last recorded128,759 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 YVM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 128,759 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 128,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 125,695 miles

both o/s tyres are cracked and perished

o/s/rear outer sill at rear is corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 124,135 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 121,362 miles

both front tyres are cracked and perished within tread

both headlamp lens are deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2017 118,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 114,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front suspension top mounts are worn

Pass 29 Dec 2015 110,006 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 110,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 100,935 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 100,935 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 91,578 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 91,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 81,118 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 71,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2010 63,106 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 53,356 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,649 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,535 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 30,486 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 24,821 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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GK53 YVM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YVM, 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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GK53 YVM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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