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GP53 HYU

2003 Rover 75

White Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,568 mi
Last recorded104,568 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 HYU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 104,568 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 104,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 103,967 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 101,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 101,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion within 30cm of nearside rear trailing arm suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 97,939 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 97,935 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

considerable handbrake lever travel

Pass 9 Apr 2022 94,542 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 91,762 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

offside front tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 15 Apr 2020 89,292 miles

Considerable handbrake travel

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On 2mm and perished in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 84,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,237 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 80,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 76,392 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 76,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,941 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,045 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,018 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,940 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,240 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 56,240 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,824 miles

considerable handbrake lever travel

Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,413 miles

considerable handbrake lever travel

Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,406 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,709 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 24,935 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 24,935 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GP53 HYU is a 2003 Rover 75 in White with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GP53 HYU, 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 GP53 HYU registered?

GP53 HYU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is GP53 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 HYU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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