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GV03 SHZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

288,795 mi
Last recorded288,795 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 SHZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2009 288,795 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal anti slip some wear on edge

offside rear door frame corroded

offside rear window trim missing

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

slight dent nearside sill panel

washer bottle top missing

Pass 4 Jun 2009 233,947 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 May 2009 233,946 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

handbrake travel long

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2008 219,201 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel high

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Nov 2008 219,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel high

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2007 172,634 miles

Bad oil leak. ( previously from rocker cover itself.)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 149,002 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges. 195/65x15.

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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GV03 SHZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV03 SHZ, 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 GV03 SHZ registered?

GV03 SHZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is GV03 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV03 SHZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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