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GV53 JPY

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,236 mi
Last recorded84,236 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 JPY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,236 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 84,235 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 80,352 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 80,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,338 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 70,955 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 70,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,760 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 56,580 miles

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)

charging light comes on when reved

engine misfiring

Fail 8 Oct 2009 56,580 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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)

brake fluid low

brake warning light on

charging light comes on when reved

engine misfiring

o/s/f brake pad wear sensor wire hanging off

Fail 30 Oct 2008 46,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 30 Oct 2008 46,025 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 14 Nov 2007 33,842 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,147 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)

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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GV53 JPY 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 64.3%.

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 GV53 JPY, 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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What year was GV53 JPY registered?

GV53 JPY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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