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GL03 OJM

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,037 mi
Last recorded166,037 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 OJM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 166,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 166,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 160,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 157,675 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 154,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 154,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 152,146 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 152,145 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 144,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2013 135,102 miles

nearside front upper strut mount bearing is slightly rough when turned

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2013 135,101 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

nearside front upper strut mount bearing is slightly rough when turned

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 125,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front upper strut mounting bearings slightly notchy

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 125,982 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front upper strut mounting bearings slightly notchy

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 116,145 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,686 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 92,174 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 83,360 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 74,385 miles

front wishbone rear bushes wearing

Pass 15 Sep 2006 62,135 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 58,496 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 58,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
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GL03 OJM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL03 OJM, 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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GL03 OJM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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