MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort Handbrake (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre cut on sidewall
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre cut on sidewall
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU03 FHZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 GU03 FHZ, 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 FHZ registered?
GU03 FHZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 March 2003.
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