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CB03 ROV

2003 Rover 75

Turquoise Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

82,891 mi
Last recorded82,891 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB03 ROV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 82,891 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 82,148 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 81,591 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 80,760 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 79,963 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 79,081 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 78,271 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,173 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,779 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 75,774 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar fixing on subframe (as marked) (2.4.A.3)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,898 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 73,894 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,382 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,767 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,750 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,869 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,817 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 42,798 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 37,020 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 30,553 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,986 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 18,893 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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CB03 ROV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Turquoise with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 CB03 ROV, 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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What year was CB03 ROV registered?

CB03 ROV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is CB03 ROV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB03 ROV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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