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L80 DGT

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,341 mi
Last recorded74,341 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 DGT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 74,341 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 74,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 71,960 miles

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 16 Aug 2024 72,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 71,561 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 71,053 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 70,854 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,214 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 68,625 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 67,474 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 65,951 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 64,324 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 62,636 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 60,423 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,274 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,724 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 55,724 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,948 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 48,331 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 48,330 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,416 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 43,416 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 38,823 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 38,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 34,112 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 34,112 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,145 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Aug 2007 30,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 26,030 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,030 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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L80 DGT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L80 DGT, 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 L80 DGT registered?

L80 DGT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 August 2003.

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