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RA03 GZP

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

285,958 mi
Last recorded285,958 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2019 285,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both will prob not pass another test (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 265,653 miles

noise from steering when under load poss top mounts but not rough or notchy when tested

Fail 12 Jan 2018 265,653 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r light unit loose but not insecure

noise from steering when under load poss top mounts but not rough or notchy when tested

very little reserve travel on parking brake performances lower than expected for make and model

Pass 21 Jan 2017 243,486 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 232,562 miles

all four tyres worn on edges and n/s/r on 2mm

Fail 6 Jan 2016 232,561 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

all four tyres worn on edges and n/s/r on 2mm

Pass 14 Jun 2014 192,841 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in n/s rear tyre

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jun 2013 163,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Jun 2013 163,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jun 2012 141,254 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 126,577 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 113,248 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 99,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2008 86,458 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 68,605 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,599 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 GZP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZP, 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 GZP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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