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P3 SPU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,359 mi
Last recorded135,359 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 SPU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 135,359 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 129,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 23 Jan 2024 116,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 105,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 98,347 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 95,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2020 94,749 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 3 Jan 2020 94,749 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 15 Oct 2018 93,977 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 93,969 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 90,631 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 90,631 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,422 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake rubbing

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 21 Jan 2015 83,590 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever nearing limit of travel

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2014 77,641 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)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,551 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,004 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 70,049 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 66,045 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 62,508 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 56,740 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 56,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P3 SPU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P3 SPU, 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 P3 SPU registered?

P3 SPU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is P3 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 SPU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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