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OW03 MDZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,202 mi
Last recorded91,202 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 MDZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 91,202 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 91,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 88,775 miles

n/s front indicator lens damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2025 88,770 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

n/s/front indicator lens damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2024 83,375 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 22 Feb 2024 83,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2023 76,970 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 73,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Jul 2022 73,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 65,460 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 61,851 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

front brake pads 75% worn

suspension components and rear vehicle structure getting corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2019 57,926 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

suspension components and rear vehicle structure getting corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2019 57,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both front and nearside rear tyres worn low on edges

exhaust deteriorated

suspension components and rear vehicle structure getting corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 54,927 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front tyres getting worn on edges

some damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,937 miles

Coolant leak nearside of engine compartment ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs slightly corroded

damage to windscreen-not in drivers view of road

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front and rear direction indicators getting discoloured

front tyres getting worn on edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 49,063 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

damage to windscreen(not in drivers view of road)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear direction indicators getting discoloured

Pass 8 Jul 2015 47,066 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 47,066 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 43,740 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,252 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,543 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,141 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 30,048 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,565 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,647 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,574 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 16,623 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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OW03 MDZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OW03 MDZ, 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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OW03 MDZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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