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GV53 NRL

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,591 mi
Last recorded108,591 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 NRL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 108,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Split around backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Long handbrake travel requires checking and adjusting

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 103,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 103,653 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 98,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

long travel on handbrake requires checking and adjustment

Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,817 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2019 85,570 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 85,213 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 85,213 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 78,220 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both at front (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres cracking in tread & worn on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 78,220 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both at front (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres cracking in tread & worn on edges

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 71,519 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 71,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 64,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,090 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 51,457 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 51,457 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,794 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,003 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,970 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,727 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 28,727 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 22,761 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 NRL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NRL, 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 NRL registered?

GV53 NRL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is GV53 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 NRL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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