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OV03 CPZ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,748 mi
Last recorded49,748 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 CPZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 49,748 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 48,665 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 46,520 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 44,800 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 44,800 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 43,074 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 May 2020 43,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 41,347 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 38,529 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2018 38,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" fitted (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" fitted (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases resealed [body deteriorated] (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2017 35,937 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 33,385 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 33,385 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 31,800 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

wipers starting to smear

Fail 8 May 2015 31,800 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 May 2014 27,858 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 26,016 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 23,334 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 21,707 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,157 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 16,410 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 13,286 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 11,400 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 9,076 miles

front exhaust bracket weak

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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OV03 CPZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OV03 CPZ, 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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OV03 CPZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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