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OE03 OFR

2003 Rover 75

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,716 mi
Last recorded71,716 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 OFR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 71,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 66,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 65,947 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,199 miles

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

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

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

Slight play through steering offside inner rack end under load

Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,907 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 61,907 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,433 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,963 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 52,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 52,739 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,182 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,766 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,090 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,440 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 28,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,062 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,208 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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OE03 OFR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OE03 OFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE03 OFR registered?

OE03 OFR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is OE03 OFR safe to buy?

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