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ML03 GWF

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,505 mi
Last recorded179,505 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 GWF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 179,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 179,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 171,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2016 171,274 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult seat belt

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2015 149,824 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 131,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2014 131,683 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 122,036 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 121,968 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 113,482 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 105,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 98,961 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 91,895 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 86,453 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 76,388 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 57,866 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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ML03 GWF 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 75%.

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 ML03 GWF, 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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ML03 GWF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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