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GV53 MLX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,706 mi
Last recorded42,706 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 MLX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,706 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 38,072 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 31,098 miles

rear discs low and poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,604 miles

both front tyres splitting

Fail 15 Sep 2010 27,604 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres splitting

Pass 26 Sep 2009 21,647 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 20,143 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 20,143 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,679 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 30 Oct 2006 16,819 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel long

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 MLX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV53 MLX registered?

GV53 MLX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is GV53 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 MLX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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