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PA03 GFX

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

124,822 mi
Last recorded124,822 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 GFX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 124,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged walls damaged due been run under inflated at some time (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 121,794 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 121,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 119,985 miles

Fuel tank support straps very corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 119,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank support straps very corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 115,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 110,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 110,593 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 104,497 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 99,440 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 99,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,402 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 97,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 93,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated arms (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Towball not fitted at time of test

play in offside and nearside steering rack tie-rod inner ball joints

Fail 25 Jan 2018 93,583 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated arms (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Towball not fitted at time of test

play in offside and nearside steering rack tie-rod inner ball joints

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,050 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 88,107 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 87,996 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wish bone (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 84,131 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,681 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 78,681 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 73,902 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 3 May 2012 68,925 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 63,513 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 58,462 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 58,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,142 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 45,665 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 37,732 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 29,455 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 29,455 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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PA03 GFX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 PA03 GFX, 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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PA03 GFX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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