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GL03 OUW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,182 mi
Last recorded96,182 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 OUW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 96,182 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 94,899 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sils (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 94,899 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sils (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 93,118 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 91,957 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 89,539 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 87,892 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 87,891 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 87,227 miles

Nearside Front top bearing noisy

both sils corroded slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,978 miles

Nearside Front strut top noisy

Nearside sil corroded slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2018 84,563 miles

Nearside Front strut top slightly noisy

Nearside Rear sill corroded slightly

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 7 Jun 2017 81,978 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 81,940 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested radiator fan not working (7.3.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2016 78,598 miles

Offside Front Inner rack joint has play

Pass 27 May 2015 74,282 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 69,610 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2013 63,424 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 63,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 58,807 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 53,116 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 53,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2010 47,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

washers weak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,783 miles

Both front wiper blades split.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,371 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,837 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 23,557 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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GL03 OUW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL03 OUW, 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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GL03 OUW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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