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GW03 ROV

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

150,322 mi
Last recorded150,322 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW03 ROV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 150,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 150,322 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Also split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 148,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 145,097 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 144,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 141,644 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 139,808 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 138,022 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 133,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195,65,15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 130,427 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 126,411 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 122,341 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 118,728 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 114,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 111,042 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 111,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 107,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 107,614 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 103,460 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 103,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 98,654 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs have slight corrosion

both rear discs have slight wear and corrosion

under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2009 92,898 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 82,969 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 72,175 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 59,093 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 59,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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GW03 ROV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GW03 ROV, 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 GW03 ROV registered?

GW03 ROV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is GW03 ROV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW03 ROV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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