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GY53 VJM

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,402 mi
Last recorded88,402 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 VJM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 88,402 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 88,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 85,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,717 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 82,710 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 80,133 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 80,133 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,626 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,121 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,044 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 58,720 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 51,840 miles

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

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

no spare wheel or other provision

Pass 5 Nov 2009 50,734 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on edges.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,521 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 37,273 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,896 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 VJM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VJM, 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 GY53 VJM registered?

GY53 VJM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is GY53 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY53 VJM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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