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GP03 EWA

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,044 mi
Last recorded143,044 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 EWA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 143,044 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 143,044 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 141,465 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 141,464 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 133,547 miles

dasboard digital display poor

front brake discs worn - advise replacement at next pad change

rear brake pads will require changing in approx 2000 miles

reverse lights inoperative

various body/bumper defects

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 11 May 2015 133,547 miles

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

dasboard digital display poor

front brake discs worn - advise replacement at next pad change

rear brake pads will require changing in approx 2000 miles

reverse lights inoperative

various body/bumper defects

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 14 May 2014 126,661 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

front tyres worn on edges

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

p.a.s pump damp

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes is close to limit - advise investigation

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 10 May 2014 126,661 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

front tyres worn on edges

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

p.a.s pump damp

uneven rise and fall between parking brakes is close to limit - advise investigation

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 21 May 2013 117,746 miles

exhaust system silencer poor

front brake discs worn

front indicators flashing pale orange

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel tank cage corroded

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front fog light lense cracked

Fail 11 May 2013 117,520 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust system silencer poor

front brake discs worn

front indicators flashing pale orange

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel tank cage corroded

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside front fog light lense cracked

Pass 12 May 2012 109,467 miles

corrosion to various rear suspension arms

front to rear brake pipes rusty

nearside front brake pipe rusty

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front and nearside front indicators flashing pale orange

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2011 97,996 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 97,722 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 97,720 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 89,027 miles

front suspension top bearings noisy

Pass 14 Jul 2008 79,735 miles

slight roughness in offside and nearside front top suspension mount bearings.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 64,055 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,160 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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GP03 EWA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP03 EWA, 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 EWA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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