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GU53 WXM

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,216 mi
Last recorded115,216 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 115,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 112,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 110,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

aux belt worn

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2016 106,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear under clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front top suspension bearing stating to seize

anti slip worn

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2016 106,453 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect outer lens (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear under clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front top suspension bearing stating to seize

anti slip worn

exhaust shield insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2015 92,267 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 92,267 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 85,199 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,535 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 70,984 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 63,836 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,550 miles

N/S/F and O/S/R Tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,019 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,548 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,449 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 WXM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WXM, 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 WXM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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