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AE03 OMJ

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

59,243 mi
Last recorded59,243 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 OMJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 59,243 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 59,243 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 58,496 miles

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))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

corrosion front subframe and rear suspension arms and subframe

Pass 21 Nov 2023 57,779 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

underside corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2023 57,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2022 57,120 miles

play o/s/f drop link

rear number plate

Fail 21 Nov 2022 57,107 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

play o/s/f drop link

rear number plate

Pass 22 Nov 2021 56,199 miles

front subframe heavy corrosion

rear suspension arms heavy corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2021 56,199 miles

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

front subframe heavy corrosion

rear suspension arms heavy corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2020 55,406 miles

back box split

spare tyre pressure

the latching n/s/f door

Fail 17 Nov 2020 55,406 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

back box split

spare tyre pressure

the latching n/s/f door

Pass 21 May 2019 53,429 miles

slight play o/s/f

Fail 21 May 2019 53,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

coolant leak

o/s/r tyre on the limit

slight play o/s/f

Pass 18 May 2018 51,508 miles

n/s number plate light

n/s/f d bush

n/s/f door

n/s/r tyre outer edge

oil level

slight play o/s/f wheel

Fail 18 May 2018 51,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s number plate light

n/s/f d bush

n/s/f door

n/s/r tyre outer edge

oil level

slight play o/s/f wheel

Pass 19 May 2017 49,451 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 49,451 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 47,542 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 47,542 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault and advise both n/s tyres outer edges and n/s/f metal brake pipe (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 45,324 miles

O/S mirror

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

o/s/f indicator lens damaged

Pass 23 May 2014 43,695 miles

both front /to flexi metal brake pipes

Fail 23 May 2014 43,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

air bag light intermitant

both front /to flexi metal brake pipes

Fail 21 May 2013 41,772 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

o/s mirror

Pass 21 May 2013 41,772 miles

o/s mirror

Pass 21 May 2012 40,028 miles

o/s mirror

Fail 21 May 2012 40,028 miles

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

o/s mirror

Pass 23 May 2011 37,432 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 37,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 34,638 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 32,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 30,795 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2007 27,655 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 23,286 miles

Offside 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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AE03 OMJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 AE03 OMJ, 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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AE03 OMJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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