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R10 JTM

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

82,994 mi
Last recorded82,994 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 JTM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 82,994 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 82,990 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 82,686 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 82,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,785 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 79,274 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 79,057 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine oil low

Front Brake discs pitted

Front Oil misted around bottom of engine and gear box

Nearside Front Bottom arm bush perished (no play)

Nearside Front Indicator slight white

Nearside Front Side repeater slight white

Nearside Front Steering rack boot misted with oil

Nearside Rear Indicator slight white

Offside Front Bottom arm bush perished (no play)

Offside Front Indicator slight white

Offside Front Side pepeater slight white

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

Offside Rear Indicator slight white

Rear Seats down boot ladened, seat belts not testable

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 76,577 miles

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/f & n/s/f cross brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2019 76,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heatshield loose

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/f & n/s/f cross brake pipes corroded

one of two rear lamps not working

Pass 12 Dec 2018 72,956 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 5 Dec 2018 72,955 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes @ rear ferrules x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2017 68,419 miles

front cross brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

Fail 28 Nov 2017 68,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front cross brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

Pass 23 Nov 2016 64,738 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 64,738 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 62,421 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear tyres worn on outter edges

Fail 20 Nov 2015 62,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 26 Nov 2014 56,119 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded @ clips

Fail 26 Nov 2014 56,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front to rear brake pipe corroded @ clips

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,014 miles

o/s/f cross brake pipe corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 50,013 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure @ rear

exhaust joiunt leaking @ front

o/s/f cross brake pipe corroded

rear discs very corroded & pitted

Pass 29 Nov 2012 43,337 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,370 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2010 28,268 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,268 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,064 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 23,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 14,973 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,762 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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R10 JTM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JTM, 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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R10 JTM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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