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GX53 BZY

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,172 mi
Last recorded145,172 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 BZY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 145,172 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 137,380 miles

Front oil leak from engine area

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 125,337 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 119,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension corroding

front engine undertray slightly loose

front tyres wearing slightly more inner edge

handbrake noisy when tested in brake tester

nearside handbrake efficiency slightly low

nearside rear seat belt slow in retracting

offside rear tyre wearing more inner edge tread slightly distorted

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2012 109,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking slightly wearing more on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriated

rear floor near rear suspension mountings corroding

Fail 6 Sep 2012 109,339 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking slightly wearing more on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded and deteriated

rear floor near rear suspension mountings corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2011 104,459 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 104,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield cover at rear end loose

Pass 2 Sep 2010 95,930 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 95,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 88,313 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 88,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 76,684 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 62,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 62,689 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,359 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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GX53 BZY 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 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX53 BZY, 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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GX53 BZY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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