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M20 ROV

2003 Rover 75

White Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

399,439 mi
Last recorded399,439 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 ROV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 399,439 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 363,939 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 352,011 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 342,381 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 342,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 341,922 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 333,651 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 324,424 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 312,845 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 297,160 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 297,166 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge, marked yellow, also, outer edge of tyre wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 278,156 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 260,803 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 246,673 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 246,270 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Loose in hub (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 230,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

nearside rear sill looks like filler but solid

windscreen craked

Fail 13 Aug 2015 230,936 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

near side rear outer sill appers to be filler but solid

Fail 10 Aug 2015 230,922 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

near side rear outer sill appers to be filler but solid

Pass 7 Aug 2014 210,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 210,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 208,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs pitted/worn

n/s and o/s brake pipes (mains) slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 187,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 165,489 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 164,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 145,667 miles

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Jul 2010 127,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 111,566 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 91,158 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 70,662 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 54,431 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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M20 ROV is a 2003 Rover 75 in White 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 M20 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 M20 ROV registered?

M20 ROV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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