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GP03 FCC

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,718 mi
Last recorded96,718 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 FCC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 96,718 miles

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

Corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension parts

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 95,320 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension parts and mounting areas

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 95,310 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to rear suspension parts and mounting areas

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 94,342 miles

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 30 May 2019 92,745 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover/under trays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing from inner edge , perishing and 2mm tyre depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Slight general corrosion under vehicle at rear

Fail 28 May 2019 92,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn center (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Off side and near side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Off side and near side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover/under trays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing from inner edge , perishing and 2mm tyre depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Slight general corrosion under vehicle at rear

Pass 24 May 2018 91,268 miles

Both sides sill covers fitted

Engine cover/under trays fitted

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 Rear tyre slightly perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 May 2017 89,755 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded ( bottom

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge and perishing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Slight general corrosion under vehicle

Under tray fitted

Fail 23 May 2017 89,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded ( bottom

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge and perishing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Slight general corrosion under vehicle

Under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 87,153 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2015 83,825 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,999 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 76,713 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 71,843 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 65,016 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 59,220 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 62,522 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 43,525 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,309 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 26,022 miles

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

handbrake travel getting high

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 FCC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FCC, 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 FCC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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