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GP03 EFZ

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,991 mi
Last recorded96,991 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 EFZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 96,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake little reverse travel

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point /welded before (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box perished/peeling

Fail 3 Mar 2020 96,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake little reverse travel

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point /welded before (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box perished/peeling

Pass 25 Feb 2019 81,240 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 81,240 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 72,853 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight leak at rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 71,304 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 71,248 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER / UNDER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER / UNDER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,414 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 67,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,988 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,678 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 60,254 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,776 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,305 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,572 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,966 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 45,966 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 35,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,641 miles

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

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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GP03 EFZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GP03 EFZ, 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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GP03 EFZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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