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MY53 ROV

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,604 mi
Last recorded52,604 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY53 ROV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 52,604 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 52,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2025 45,506 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 39,598 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 39,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 37,177 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 34,377 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 31,435 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrodede (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 28,573 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 28,573 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 28,286 miles

nearside front washer jet has no washer fluid coming through

offside rear wiring for brake pads incorrectly routed

Pass 19 Dec 2017 27,523 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 26,561 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 25,402 miles

Front discs worn

Pass 22 Dec 2014 24,513 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 22 Dec 2014 24,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front discs lipped

Pass 17 Dec 2013 23,203 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 23,203 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 21,239 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 18,946 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 18,946 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 16,697 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside reart disc corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2010 16,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside reart disc corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2010 14,737 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 14,737 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 13,026 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 10,631 miles

Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 10,631 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 10,090 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 3,006 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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MY53 ROV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol 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 MY53 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 MY53 ROV registered?

MY53 ROV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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