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GM03 HKL

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,487 mi
Last recorded80,487 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 HKL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 80,487 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 77,672 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 75,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 73,839 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 72,235 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 71,679 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 70,855 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear of inner sills rusting

Pass 14 Nov 2018 69,681 miles

front and rear discs rusty

hand brake lever travel hi

rear of inner sills corroded but not considerd excessive

Fail 14 Nov 2018 69,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front and rear discs rusty

hand brake lever travel hi

rear of inner sills corroded but not considerd excessive

Pass 30 Nov 2017 67,179 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inner sills rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2016 65,766 miles

corrosion to inner sills

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing thin

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2015 63,367 miles

light corrosion to inner sills

Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,426 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 17 Jul 2014 60,425 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,749 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 58,748 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,999 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

tape on headlamps

Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,158 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,025 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 46,049 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 39,543 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,536 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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GM03 HKL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GM03 HKL, 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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GM03 HKL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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