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GV03 WTR

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,643 mi
Last recorded168,643 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 WTR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 168,643 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 161,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen has a crack in zone "B"

Pass 23 Jul 2013 152,522 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the edges.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 152,496 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the edges.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 141,568 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 9 Jul 2012 141,562 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 15 Jul 2011 124,697 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 108,199 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 93,244 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing very low on outer tread edge

Nearside rear tyre is starting to wear on outer tread edge.

Suspect a fuel leak at times as fuel tank / hose are wet.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 92,885 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre is wearing very low on outer tread edge

Nearside rear tyre is starting to wear on outer tread edge.

Suspect a fuel leak at times as fuel tank / hose are wet.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,161 miles

fuel stains around tank/filler pipe, maybe leaking under certain condition

long travel on handbrake

Fail 24 Jul 2008 78,161 miles

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

fuel stains around tank/filler pipe, maybe leaking under certain condition

long travel on handbrake

n/s/front tyre tread depth very low

o/s/front tyre tread depth low

Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,903 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 42,655 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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GV03 WTR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WTR, 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 WTR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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