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GP03 WZW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,308 mi
Last recorded125,308 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 125,308 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Strut bearing slightly rough in operation

Offside Front Upper Strut bearing slightly rough in operation

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 124,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Strut bearing slightly rough in operation

Offside Front Upper Strut bearing slightly rough in operation

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 110,316 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 110,316 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 105,604 miles

Front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

N/S undertray slightly insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2015 105,511 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

N/S undertray slightly insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2014 99,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 97,111 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 90,442 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/s front fog lamp not working

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2013 90,441 miles

Brake pedal fractured (3.3.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/s front fog lamp not working

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,247 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 76,439 miles

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

Front, rear wishbone bushes (rings) slightly worn

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear springs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 69,202 miles

rear brake discs starting to pit

Pass 15 May 2009 61,361 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 61,361 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 53,566 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 53,566 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 47,231 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 38,401 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 38,401 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 WZW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WZW, 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 WZW registered?

GP03 WZW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is GP03 WZW safe to buy?

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