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GR03 EYX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

186,259 mi
Last recorded186,259 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 EYX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 186,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 176,031 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 170,782 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2019 170,765 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, within 30cm of suspension arm mount, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2018 168,202 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 165,610 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 165,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 162,005 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 161,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 154,640 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 154,640 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 130,353 miles

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

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

o/sf and n/sr tyres worn on outer wall

Pass 7 Jun 2013 114,781 miles

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

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

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

front tyres on edges uneven wear

Pass 8 Jun 2012 97,757 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 93,552 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 93,184 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 90,737 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 87,984 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 87,984 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 83,799 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 79,496 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 74,752 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 74,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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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GR03 EYX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GR03 EYX, 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 GR03 EYX registered?

GR03 EYX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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