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GP03 JHH

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,705 mi
Last recorded74,705 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 JHH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,705 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 74,559 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 65,124 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 65,124 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 61,087 miles

Central Rear seat belt removed

Fail 24 May 2019 61,073 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear seat belt removed

Pass 18 May 2018 51,098 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 51,080 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 40,200 miles

Front both tyres are worn close to limit and slightly deteriated

Offside Rear close to limit and slightly deteriated

Fail 10 May 2017 40,200 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front both tyres are worn close to limit and slightly deteriated

Offside Rear close to limit and slightly deteriated

Pass 6 May 2016 36,056 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front and both offside tyres cracking

Pass 1 May 2015 35,466 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 15 May 2014 34,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 34,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,260 miles

Front wipers smear slightly and intermittent wipe is not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 27,967 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 25,905 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,812 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 19,755 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 16,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2006 13,356 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn to 2mm on inside edge

o/s front tyre also has a deep split in the outer tread edge

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 JHH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP03 JHH registered?

GP03 JHH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is GP03 JHH safe to buy?

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