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GV53 MKF

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,266 mi
Last recorded129,266 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 MKF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 129,266 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 129,266 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 117,287 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 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)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 117,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 111,128 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 104,455 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 96,597 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 88,020 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,270 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 72,034 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,192 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,789 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 57,788 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 50,123 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,331 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 42,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MKF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MKF, 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 MKF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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