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NB03 GBV

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,509 mi
Last recorded103,509 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB03 GBV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 103,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE CHANGE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE CHANGE SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 97,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside and offside front tyre treads perishing

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2019 97,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front tyre treads perishing

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 96,733 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,844 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

very slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 17 Aug 2016 94,611 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 94,611 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 93,991 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2015 93,981 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 93,337 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,444 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 90,856 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 81,677 miles

exhaus rear silencer very rusty.

full lower engine cover fitted.

hanbrake working slower on n/s/r.

rear silencer heat shield insecure & rattling.

Fail 11 Apr 2011 81,667 miles

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

exhaus rear silencer very rusty.

full lower engine cover fitted.

hanbrake working slower on n/s/r.

rear silencer heat shield insecure & rattling.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 71,514 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 71,514 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 65,547 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,314 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,677 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 45,677 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,966 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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NB03 GBV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NB03 GBV, 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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NB03 GBV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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