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OV03 XED

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

150,357 mi
Last recorded150,357 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 150,357 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear tyres worn on outer edges and geting low of tread

front coil springs rusty

head lights cloudy

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 128,711 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 108,555 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 10 May 2016 89,804 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 71,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r and o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 49,828 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre has no visable tread on outer edge, outer sidewall very perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 40,415 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 38,318 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 34,405 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 30,953 miles
Pass 31 May 2009 27,190 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 23,470 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 18,531 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 14,945 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 XED is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XED, 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 OV03 XED registered?

OV03 XED is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is OV03 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 XED shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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