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GV53 MHZ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,241 mi
Last recorded107,241 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 MHZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 107,241 miles

2) Offside front tyre perished

3) Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

3) Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2016 107,241 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

2) Offside front tyre perished

3) Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

3) Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2015 106,305 miles

(2) All metal brake pipes to brake hoses corroded close to limit

(3) Rear exhaust box deteriorated

(4) Both front suspension top mount barings noisey

Both front tyres have 3mm tread remaining, the legal limit is 1.6mm

Fail 31 Jul 2014 105,229 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 105,229 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 103,694 miles

Both front top suspension mountings slightly jumpey

Both front tyre on 3mm

Pass 20 Aug 2012 99,264 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 92,447 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear disc faces starting to deteriorate

nsf tyre has small cut in sidewall ( no cords )

trims and trays covering testable items

Pass 29 Jul 2010 86,170 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 77,642 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

jacking plug missing nearside front

Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,688 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake travel close to limit

nearside front jacking plug missing

Pass 20 Aug 2007 49,381 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 49,381 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

exhaust downpipe bracket broken

no jack in boot

Pass 1 Dec 2006 36,464 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,573 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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GV53 MHZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV53 MHZ, 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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GV53 MHZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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