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GU53 SFZ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

109,938 mi
Last recorded109,938 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 SFZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 109,938 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 101,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 90,666 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 88,658 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 88,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 86,117 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 23 Sep 2022 86,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2021 83,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise changing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise changing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 83,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise changing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise changing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,375 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge - 195/65 R15 91H

Pass 17 Oct 2019 66,856 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,872 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 49,864 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 38,961 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 34,730 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 34,284 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 32,410 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 32,410 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 29,901 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge(2.6mm)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,000 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,837 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,729 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,136 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 15 Oct 2007 14,511 miles

offside rear tyre worn slightly inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2006 10,981 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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GU53 SFZ 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 84%.

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 GU53 SFZ, 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 GU53 SFZ registered?

GU53 SFZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is GU53 SFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 SFZ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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