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FV52 OWC

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

54,427 mi
Last recorded54,427 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 OWC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 54,427 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all under car corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2026 54,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

all under car corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2025 48,443 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 41,402 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 38,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 37,386 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 36,451 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 36,110 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 33,552 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 30,868 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 28,341 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 26,410 miles

Nearside Rear number plate bulb dim

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside steering rack has an oil seepage

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 26,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear number plate bulb dim

Nearside steering rack has an oil seepage

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 25,319 miles

NS number plate light dim but ok

NS steering rack gaitor has slight misting of oil

Pass 10 Jan 2014 24,255 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 23,230 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 22,080 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,942 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 18,874 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 16,417 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008
Pass 18 Jan 2007 11,876 miles

Very slight leak from near side steering rack boot

Very slight play in steering wheel top bush † †

Very small pin prick hole in weld around rear silencer box

Pass 23 Jan 2006 10,000 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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FV52 OWC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 FV52 OWC, 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 FV52 OWC registered?

FV52 OWC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for FV52 OWC 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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