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VE03 GMY

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,934 mi
Last recorded99,934 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 GMY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 99,934 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (spring cup) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes n/s and o/s front under wheel arches corroding deteriorating

brake pipes n/s/r corroding deteriorating

fuel tank straps corroding deteriorating

n/s/f wishbone rear bush cracking deteriorating

o/s/f wishbone rear bush cracking deteriorating

slight blow on exhaust manifold area cant be seen clearly

slight oil weaps on around power steering rack

vehicle underside and components dry showing corrosion in places

Pass 13 Dec 2023 97,434 miles

1 of 2 number plate lights inop

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven flat spotting on treads

vehicle underside components dry corroding in places

Pass 12 Dec 2022 94,506 miles

front brake pipe showing corrosion in places

n/s/r suspension arm spring cup corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2021 91,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 91,278 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 87,075 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres wearing close to the tread wear indicators

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear uppers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 87,070 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres wearing close to the tread wear indicators

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear uppers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 81,334 miles

1 of 2 rear number plate lights not working

brake pipes underside running to rear dry and showing corrosion in places

front inner brake pads cant be clearly seen for full visual inspection

n/s/f outer brake pad thin

rear suspension/components dry showing corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2018 74,217 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,746 miles

n/s and o/s/f upper suspension bearings staging slightly

Pass 16 Dec 2016 58,091 miles

both front n/s and o/s suspension top bearing staging slightly

brake pipe o/s/r feeding flexi showing slight corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

both front shock absorber top bearing staging slightly on lock to lock

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Dec 2014 43,213 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f suspension strut top bearing slightly stiff under load staging slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2013 41,216 miles

both front suspension top bearing staging slightly but still move and self correct

n/s/f outer brake pad wearing thin

Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,379 miles

front inner brake pads wearing slightly low

o/s/f suspension top mount bearing staging slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,673 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 34,721 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,822 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,051 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,049 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,939 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 21,068 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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VE03 GMY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VE03 GMY, 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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VE03 GMY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is VE03 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 GMY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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