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ML03 GWU

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,251 mi
Last recorded74,251 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 GWU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2016 74,251 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,270 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 68,332 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,332 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,225 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,859 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,205 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,423 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,048 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear numberplate slightly delaminated

Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,437 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 51,437 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

rear number platew slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2007 48,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle requires tracking to resolve tyre wear

Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,834 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 GWU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ML03 GWU, 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 ML03 GWU registered?

ML03 GWU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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The MOT history for ML03 GWU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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