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GV03 VPK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,959 mi
Last recorded105,959 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 VPK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2016 105,959 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low outer edge

Offside Front inner steering rack joint slight play

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking, worn low on edges

battery poorly secured

both rear and offside front tyre valves splitting

both rear brake discs scored and pitted

rear chassis rails corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2015 97,770 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 97,770 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 90,951 miles

all indicators faded

both front wheels slightly bent

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 15 Mar 2014 90,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all indicators faded

both front wheels slightly bent

engine oil on minimum level

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2013 78,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has a slight lump on outer sidewall

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2013 78,149 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has a slight lump on outer sidewall

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2012 65,471 miles

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

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

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

centre brake pipe damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2011 53,749 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise all brake discs corroded and noisy in operation

advise both front and osr tyres wearing low

advise slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2010 43,444 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise all brake discs corroded and noisy in operation

advise both front and osr tyres wearing low

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,851 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 35,973 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 28,173 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 22,876 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2006 22,876 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VPK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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