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DA52 OBF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,147 mi
Last recorded147,147 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 OBF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 147,147 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 144,556 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 142,287 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 142,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 139,398 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 136,590 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 134,836 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 129,897 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 125,339 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 118,754 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 112,649 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 112,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 107,759 miles

oil low

Pass 21 Jan 2014 102,193 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 97,050 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 90,531 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,771 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,262 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 72,261 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,662 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 62,661 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,822 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 41,744 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 28,880 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 28,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DA52 OBF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA52 OBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DA52 OBF?

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What year was DA52 OBF registered?

DA52 OBF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is DA52 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 OBF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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