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DN53 OZP

2003 Rover 75

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,637 mi
Last recorded51,637 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 OZP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 51,637 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 51,637 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 51,086 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 50,379 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 49,958 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 49,496 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 48,908 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 48,908 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 48,063 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 47,189 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 46,281 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 44,861 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,677 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,380 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 39,890 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre is worn on outside edge + low on pressure

Fail 5 Nov 2013 39,861 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre is worn on outside edge + low on pressure

Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,799 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre close to limit on outside edge

Fail 14 Nov 2012 37,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre close to limit on outside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,710 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes split

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,998 miles

hand brake lever high in operation

surface corrosion exhaust rear section

Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,931 miles

airbag light is on

offside and nearside front windows are tinted

Pass 14 Nov 2008 24,174 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside front windows are tinted

Pass 16 Nov 2007 19,830 miles

offside front and nearside front windows are tinted need to be inspected to determin vision loss

Pass 17 Nov 2006 13,365 miles

hand brake has travel but as reserve travel

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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DN53 OZP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DN53 OZP, 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

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What year was DN53 OZP registered?

DN53 OZP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is DN53 OZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 OZP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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