CarVerify

Free Car Check

R40 OVR

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,674 mi
Last recorded88,674 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 OVR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 88,674 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 85,128 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 79,129 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 74,203 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 68,127 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 57,883 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 57,883 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BEARING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 55,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 52,605 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,787 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,909 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 34,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded sprayed / greased. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner / outer edges. (5+mm thread) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened light under vehicle corrosion. (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,806 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 28,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,902 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 23,763 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel system suspected of leaking access not possible to check

Pass 17 Jun 2013 23,763 miles

fuel system suspected of leaking access not possible to check

Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,059 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 23,059 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 21,202 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 21,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,302 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 15,419 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,763 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 12,763 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,317 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 10,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 7,600 miles

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

n/s steering rack gaitor slightly damp

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
Full Rover 75 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R40 OVR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R40 OVR, 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

How do I check the history of R40 OVR?

You can check the full history of R40 OVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R40 OVR registered?

R40 OVR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is R40 OVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 OVR shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R40 OVR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R40 OVR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.