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RA03 GZG

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

236,293 mi
Last recorded236,293 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 GZG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 236,293 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 235,229 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Small hole outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 235,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Small hole outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 234,067 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 227,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 227,828 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 222,585 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 222,568 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 219,426 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 211,269 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 211,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 204,410 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 196,611 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 187,100 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 179,251 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 172,149 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 172,149 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 165,147 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 165,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 154,761 miles

Airbag light on. Soon to be testable item.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 147,029 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 138,263 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 125,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 125,796 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 106,788 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 84,468 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 62,464 miles

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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 GZG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GZG, 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 RA03 GZG registered?

RA03 GZG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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