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P4 GJJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,153 mi
Last recorded140,153 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 GJJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 140,153 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 140,153 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

DRIP TRAY HUNG DOWN BELOW RADIATOR.

NAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD.

NSR BRAKE DISC SHOWING COROSSION RIDGE AT EDGES.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 131,051 miles

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

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)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 131,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 119,882 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 119,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP STAYING ON.

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED AND DENTED.

NSF BUMPER SCRATCHED.

NSR TYRE ON 2 TO 3MM OUTER EDGE.

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF STEERING RACK KNUCKLE END.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 109,056 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 109,055 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP STAYING ON.

EXHAUST BACK BOX HEAVILY CORRODED AND DENTED.

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

NSF TYRE ON 3MM IN PARTS.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 96,169 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP STAYING ON.

EXHAUST BACK BOX HEAVILY CORRODED.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 85,619 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise clutch pedal anti-slip split

advise emission levels only just met

advise o/s/f tyre wearing off on inside edge

advise rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2009 85,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise clutch pedal anti-slip split

advise emission levels only just met

advise engine check light on

advise o/s/f tyre wearing off on inside edge

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,508 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,248 miles

advise catalyst in exhaust lose in its housing may cause problems

Pass 4 Jul 2006 41,881 miles

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

advise n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Jul 2006 41,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

advise n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs pitted

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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P4 GJJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P4 GJJ, 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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P4 GJJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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