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AW03 DND

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

139,137 mi
Last recorded139,137 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 DND
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 139,137 miles

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))

both front lower suspension wishbones, inner rear bushes spitting

rear lower suspension arms corroded

vehicle structure corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2025 139,137 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

both front lower suspension wishbones, inner rear bushes spitting

rear lower suspension arms corroded

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2024 131,717 miles

gearbox stabalizer mtg worn

Fail 16 Sep 2024 131,716 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

gearbox stabalizer mtg worn

oil level below minimum

Pass 29 Sep 2023 123,104 miles

both front lower suspension wishbones, inner rear bushes worn

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2023 123,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front lower suspension wishbones, inner rear bushes worn

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 113,973 miles

headlight patterns poor

petrol tank strap corroded

rear suspension wishbones corroded

sills corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 104,925 miles

moniter ABS operation

sills corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2021 104,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

sills corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 97,187 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front o/s and n/s lower wishbones, inner rear bushes starting to split

Pass 8 Aug 2019 91,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 90,631 miles

N/s rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,382 miles

Both rear tyres perished and splitting

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension top mount has a 'clonk'

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension top mount has a 'clonk'

Pass 8 Aug 2016 87,086 miles

Front brake pipes and hoses rusty

N/s handbrake reading lower than o/s

Fail 8 Aug 2016 87,086 miles

Front brake pipes and hoses rusty

N/s handbrake reading lower than o/s

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,594 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 82,497 miles

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

N/S rear tyre worn on outter edge

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,713 miles

Front suspension strut top mount bearings noisy in operation

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,239 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 73,657 miles

Front suspension top strut mounts noisy in operation.

O/s rear tyre on legal limit.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 69,887 miles

Both rear tyres low on tred

Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,396 miles

Both Front spring top bearings stiff on rotaition!

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 54,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 54,803 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,317 miles

Front strut top suspension mounts rough in operation.

Fail 13 Aug 2007 46,317 miles

Front strut top suspension mounts rough in operation.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,087 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

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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AW03 DND is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AW03 DND, 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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AW03 DND is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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