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GU03 FGV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,185 mi
Last recorded69,185 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 FGV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 69,185 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 65,649 miles

oil leak

parking brake just upto standard (18%)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 60,752 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 60,752 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 56,176 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 56,176 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,842 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,101 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 40,843 miles

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

front brake discs and rear brake pads worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,090 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pad warning lamp on

nearside windscreen wiper smearing screen slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,413 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 27,413 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,513 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 21,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,519 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,522 miles

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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GU03 FGV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU03 FGV, 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 GU03 FGV registered?

GU03 FGV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is GU03 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 FGV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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