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GY03 XEB

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,533 mi
Last recorded133,533 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 XEB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 133,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 133,453 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 130,000 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 129,980 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 127,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 125,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper/lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 122,313 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 119,660 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 116,272 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 116,272 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 112,529 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 112,529 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 108,803 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 103,406 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 99,942 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 97,099 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 95,711 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 95,711 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 91,770 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 89,467 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 85,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 85,158 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 77,319 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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GY03 XEB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel 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 GY03 XEB, 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 GY03 XEB registered?

GY03 XEB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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The MOT history for GY03 XEB 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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