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GV53 MJE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,944 mi
Last recorded142,944 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 MJE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 142,944 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 142,938 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 135,570 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 132,254 miles

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 15 Feb 2013 125,260 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 125,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 125,256 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 121,848 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f top shocker mount bearings rough

Pass 30 Jul 2010 118,887 miles

Rear exhaust box badly corroded but sound at present

Fail 30 Jul 2010 118,887 miles

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

Rear exhaust box badly corroded but sound at present

Pass 22 Aug 2009 104,840 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Noise from brake pedal when depressed hard

Pass 29 Aug 2008 87,331 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 87,331 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 69,305 miles

Bonnet release cable fraying.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 51,574 miles

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

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 MJE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MJE, 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 MJE registered?

GV53 MJE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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