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M88 MPP

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,160 mi
Last recorded66,160 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 MPP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 66,160 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 64,778 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 62,633 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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))

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

vehicle underside has corrosion to body, suspension components, exhaust etc.

Pass 25 Jan 2023 61,088 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2022 59,782 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 58,113 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 57,135 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 57,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 54,861 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 53,509 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 52,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 50,328 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 47,575 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 44,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,954 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear box

Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,517 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 37,517 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 34,665 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 34,665 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,924 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,050 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,965 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 27,965 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,442 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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M88 MPP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M88 MPP, 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 M88 MPP registered?

M88 MPP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is M88 MPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 MPP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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