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AC03 GPE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

208,662 mi
Last recorded208,662 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GPE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 208,662 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamps in poor condition , but beam cut off visible

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/r tyre worn very low on edges (not testable area)

o/s/rear lamp secured by tape

o/s/rear tyre bald on edge (not testable area)

Fail 31 May 2017 208,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 186,315 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenes (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 166,846 miles

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

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

headlamps slightly faded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 166,846 miles

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

headlamps slightly faded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 149,802 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 127,561 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2012 107,619 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r and front tyres 3 mm

Fail 8 May 2012 107,619 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r and front tyres 3 mm

Pass 3 May 2011 85,324 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 85,288 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 57,292 miles

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

front brake imbalance high 20%

Pass 5 May 2009 39,001 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 39,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,982 miles

both front tyres getting low on outer edges

Pass 26 Jun 2007 20,359 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 15,529 miles

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

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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AC03 GPE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AC03 GPE, 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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AC03 GPE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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