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GL53 YOC

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,706 mi
Last recorded67,706 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 YOC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 67,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust front and back

Pass 6 Dec 2021 65,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,718 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 61,828 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure has some general corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2018 58,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,994 miles

Body has slight corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2017 55,994 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Body has slight corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2016 53,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Noisy front suspension top mounts on turning

Fail 6 Dec 2016 53,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Noisy front suspension top mounts on turning

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 51,265 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps have perishing to lenses causing weak images (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers slightly slitting

Pass 16 Dec 2014 47,488 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

corrosion on underside

nearside rear tyre worn low on outter edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 43,278 miles

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

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

the front pipe flexy of exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 18 Dec 2013 43,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

the center to rear sleeve joint is insecure and slightly blowing

the front pipe flexy of exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2012 39,791 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front dip beam hazzy

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes. slight corrosion on rear of centre exhaust

various chips in screen, airbag light on

Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,017 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 37,017 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 33,185 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 33,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 29,547 miles

AIR BAG WARN ING LIGHT ON.MULTI V BELT CRACKED/PERRISHED.CORROSION ON REAR EXHAUST BOX.PARK BRAKE NOISEY ON APPLYING.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,262 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

park brake near to end of reserve travel

Pass 3 Dec 2007 23,949 miles

Air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 18 Dec 2006 20,944 miles

alternator belt cracked and noisey

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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GL53 YOC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GL53 YOC, 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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GL53 YOC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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