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GU53 SKF

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,922 mi
Last recorded136,922 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 SKF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 136,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 134,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 132,302 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 130,282 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 130,275 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 125,963 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 122,417 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 117,988 miles

Rear steel brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2016 114,826 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 111,108 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 17 Mar 2014 106,145 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 106,033 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 100,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 94,971 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 83,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,491 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 74,408 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,465 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,601 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 54,601 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,918 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,858 miles

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

nail in tread of o/s/r tyre

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 SKF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SKF, 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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GU53 SKF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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