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GK53 YWA

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,724 mi
Last recorded124,724 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 YWA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 124,724 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 124,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 124,620 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 122,364 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 122,364 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 122,075 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 121,707 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 118,771 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 118,765 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pads (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside tyres split on tyres walls

Pass 16 Jun 2015 118,682 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 95,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 93,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 93,592 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

grinding noise? offside rear when wheel rotated

Pass 19 Nov 2012 91,461 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 91,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 87,991 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 86,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 80,275 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,182 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 60,785 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 56,373 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 56,373 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 45,908 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 YWA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GK53 YWA, 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 YWA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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