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MT53 GYK

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,079 mi
Last recorded94,079 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 GYK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 94,079 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)

o/s/f bottom arm inner joint slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2014 88,948 miles

n/s/r tyre need checking soon

Pass 27 Sep 2012 83,739 miles

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

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

outer cv boots front, slight cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2012 83,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

outer cv boots front, slight cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2011 73,318 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disces slightly corrod alround

Fail 8 Sep 2011 73,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake disces slightly corrod alround

Fail 3 Sep 2008 44,202 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,202 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,521 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 22,521 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight seepage to power steering rack on n/s.

Fail 15 Nov 2006 21,281 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,281 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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MT53 GYK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MT53 GYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT53 GYK registered?

MT53 GYK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is MT53 GYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 GYK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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