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OV03 EOR

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

170,336 mi
Last recorded170,336 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 EOR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 170,336 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 167,770 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 165,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 162,290 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 157,795 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 153,876 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 152,977 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 148,400 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 148,400 miles

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 143,913 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 135,926 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 129,149 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 129,149 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 119,433 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 110,810 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 104,012 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,933 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 78,073 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 71,177 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 62,486 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,524 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,162 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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OV03 EOR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 EOR, 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 OV03 EOR registered?

OV03 EOR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is OV03 EOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 EOR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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