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R3 JSE

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,563 mi
Last recorded25,563 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 JSE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 25,563 miles

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

Front Both front headlamp lenses in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 25,563 miles

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

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

Front Both front headlamp lenses in poor condition

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Wiper slightly smears

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 24,978 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f strut top noisy

Fail 14 Jan 2025 24,967 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f strut top noisy

Pass 18 Jan 2024 23,511 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch loose

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 23,509 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Front inner wheel arch loose

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

service due

Pass 9 Jan 2023 18,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 14,525 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 14,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215 -55 x 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 12,789 miles

brake pad warning light on , broken wire.

Pass 17 Sep 2019 12,286 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on, pads only half worn.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 12,108 miles

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

slight age cracking to all tyres

Pass 5 Sep 2017 11,895 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 11,647 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 11,329 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 11,008 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 10,596 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 9,369 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 8,477 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 7,647 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 7,062 miles

PASSENGERS DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

Pass 23 Sep 2008 6,486 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 5,845 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 5,409 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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R3 JSE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R3 JSE, 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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What year was R3 JSE registered?

R3 JSE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is R3 JSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 JSE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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