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RA03 GYS

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,132 mi
Last recorded138,132 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 GYS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 138,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty indicators do not stay on when switch operated (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED- IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR WIRE DAMAGED

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin LESS THAN 2MM REMAINING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 138,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty indicators do not stay on when switch operated (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED- IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR WIRE DAMAGED

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin LESS THAN 2MM REMAINING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 134,578 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN, O/S/F LESS THAN 2MM REMAINING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty RIGHT TURN INDICATOR DOES NOT STAY ON WITHOUT THE SWITCH BEING HELD IN ON POSITION (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH WORN AND SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE HAS CRACKS IN TREAD AND ON OUTER SIDEWALL. OUTER SIDEWALL HEAVILY CRACKED/IN POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED- IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH WORN AND SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 134,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE HAS CUT IN TREAD, CHORDS VISIBLE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN, O/S/F LESS THAN 2MM REMAINING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty RIGHT TURN INDICATOR DOES NOT STAY ON WITHOUT THE SWITCH BEING HELD IN ON POSITION (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH WORN AND SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED- IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE HAS CRACKS IN TREADS AND ON OUTER SIDEWALL. OUTER SIDEWALL IN HEAVILY CRACKED/IN POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively WIRING NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED, RUBBING ON DRIVESHAFT (1.6 (d))

Offside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH LINER MISSING

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH WORN AND SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 131,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 126,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2020 126,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 123,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 121,396 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 121,357 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 121,347 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 116,402 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 110,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 103,880 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 103,880 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 93,104 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 82,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 70,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 56,734 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 46,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 37,071 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 29,387 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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RA03 GYS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 RA03 GYS, 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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RA03 GYS is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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