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DRH 41L

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,383 mi
Last recorded75,383 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRH 41L
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 75,383 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 72,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 70,869 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 67,583 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 65,941 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 62,918 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,359 miles

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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front lower suspension arm bushes worn/deteriorated

engine and underbody covers fitted

fuel warning light on dashboard

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,308 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 52,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front indicators pale recommend attention

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

both rear tyres wearing outer edges/nail in nsr

osr wheel rim damaged and distorted

rear brake application/release uneven 30% recommend attention/parking brake travel

rear exhaust section corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2016 52,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front indicators pale recommend attention

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

both rear tyres wearing outer edges/nail in nsr

osr wheel rim damaged and distorted

rear brake application/release uneven 30% recommend attention/parking brake travel

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2015 47,392 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 42,861 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 39,601 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 36,775 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 32,725 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 32,725 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 30,896 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 27,442 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 20,354 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 15,422 miles

Nearside 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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DRH 41L is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DRH 41L, 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 DRH 41L registered?

DRH 41L is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is DRH 41L safe to buy?

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