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DV03 FDP

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FDP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 999,999 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 999,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 999,999 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sills corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded at spring mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022
Pass 20 Dec 2021 99,999 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,999 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019
Pass 18 Dec 2018 999,999 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 999,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 999,999 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 999,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 99,999 miles

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

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

front suspension noise when turning possible top mounts

Pass 16 Dec 2015
Pass 18 Dec 2014
Pass 7 Jan 2014
Pass 8 Jan 2013 72,575 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,555 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,933 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 61,933 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 53,422 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,068 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 46,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,391 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,719 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 30,719 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DV03 FDP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DV03 FDP, 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 DV03 FDP registered?

DV03 FDP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DV03 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 FDP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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