CarVerify

Free Car Check

OV53 NWR

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

128,079 mi
Last recorded128,079 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 NWR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 128,079 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 122,960 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill on jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 120,941 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 119,934 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 118,648 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear trailing arm mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both, Arms with lower spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 118,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear trailing arm mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both, Arms with lower spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 112,122 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 110,863 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 107,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 103,878 miles

exhaust system getting rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2016 96,744 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,099 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 80,240 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 69,956 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2012 60,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,076 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,645 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,339 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 44,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,045 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,717 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,423 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,208 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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OV53 NWR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OV53 NWR, 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

How do I check the history of OV53 NWR?

You can check the full history of OV53 NWR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OV53 NWR registered?

OV53 NWR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is OV53 NWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 NWR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV53 NWR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OV53 NWR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.