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GP03 LMJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,422 mi
Last recorded101,422 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 LMJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 101,422 miles

Coolant leak around water pump area ()

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

near side front indicator lens missing

Pass 8 Aug 2016 97,120 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 97,120 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 90,799 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,220 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 85,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 81,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s rear indicator damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2013 81,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s rear indicator damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,810 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,388 miles

rear brake noise

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 58,385 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake noise

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,106 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 50,106 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,640 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

body damage

Fail 30 Jul 2008 42,640 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

body damage

Pass 4 Sep 2007 34,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake long

Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,244 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 25,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 LMJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LMJ, 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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What year was GP03 LMJ registered?

GP03 LMJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is GP03 LMJ safe to buy?

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