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NU03 GVE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,501 mi
Last recorded85,501 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 GVE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 85,501 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front, Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 84,182 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 82,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front, Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 80,624 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriorated (Back box)

Fail 26 May 2022 80,624 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriorated (Back box)

Pass 20 May 2021 79,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 78,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Back box corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2019 78,662 miles

Rear Back box corroded

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 76,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 72,905 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 68,421 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 64,638 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 64,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 60,166 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 55,171 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,171 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 52,945 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 49,048 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 44,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 38,020 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 33,373 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 27,574 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 22,682 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm and worn on outer tread

offside rear tyre worn on outer tread

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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NU03 GVE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NU03 GVE, 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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NU03 GVE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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