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GY53 VFG

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,273 mi
Last recorded133,273 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VFG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 133,273 miles

Central Engine Cover and Undertrays' fitted

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2024 133,273 miles

Central Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down not locking out (2.2.2 (a))

Central Engine Cover and Undertrays' fitted

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 132,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 132,050 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 128,905 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 128,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 125,913 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 123,786 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 118,133 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 118,128 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 112,943 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 106,225 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 97,996 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,049 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,229 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 73,301 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,466 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,600 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,959 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 48,089 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,920 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 31,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,100 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,686 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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GY53 VFG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GY53 VFG, 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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GY53 VFG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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