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GK53 YXZ

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,439 mi
Last recorded132,439 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 132,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 May 2017 132,424 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 127,960 miles

corrosion to brake pipe's front to rear and at rear

grease to rear brake pipe's

Pass 19 Aug 2013 117,847 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 107,369 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s and o/s rear (either side of fuel tank) metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 97,241 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 97,235 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 87,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,182 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 77,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 67,427 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 67,427 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 56,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,139 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,530 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 43,530 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YXZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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