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GL03 RXT

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,740 mi
Last recorded162,740 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 162,740 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to both flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 153,585 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Slight cracking to O/S/Front and N/S/Rear tyres

Pass 14 Mar 2016 148,154 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

minor oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 88,590 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 14,875 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 138,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2013 138,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 130,304 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear box outer skin is rusting

Fail 13 Jun 2012 130,141 miles

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear box outer skin is rusting

rear near side brake disc is slightly rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2012 130,058 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn irregular

Pass 10 Jan 2011 108,052 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 108,048 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 95,096 miles

Coolant leak

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine undertray fitted

knock on steering - no excessive play

play in both rack arms

Pass 7 Oct 2008 85,373 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2007 63,003 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)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 63,003 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RXT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RXT, 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 RXT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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