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AD03 OBP

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

99,456 mi
Last recorded99,456 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 OBP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 99,456 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 87,155 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 87,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 74,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 62,432 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 58,769 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 54,727 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 54,082 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 52,794 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 51,430 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 50,646 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 50,522 miles

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,966 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 48,843 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,157 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 43,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 43,564 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 40,656 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,503 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 31,479 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 27,418 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2007 27,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 23,659 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AD03 OBP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AD03 OBP, 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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AD03 OBP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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The MOT history for AD03 OBP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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