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R10 ESC

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,668 mi
Last recorded77,668 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 ESC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 77,668 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 75,506 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 72,018 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 68,746 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 66,400 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 66,400 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 66,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 64,908 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,627 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 61,711 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 61,277 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,911 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,458 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,857 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,344 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,753 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front offside tyre cracking

rear nearside tyre cracking and approaching wear bars

rear offside tyre cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2010 29,838 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,135 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 18,012 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 13,423 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 13,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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R10 ESC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R10 ESC, 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 R10 ESC registered?

R10 ESC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is R10 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 ESC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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