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RDV 190

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,236 mi
Last recorded54,236 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDV 190
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 54,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 51,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 50,244 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 47,763 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 47,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 47,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 42,270 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,754 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 41,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,056 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 38,542 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 37,773 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 37,773 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,948 miles

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

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,429 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 30,429 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,594 miles

Both front lower arn rear bushes starting to split

Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,992 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 20,649 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 18,813 miles

ns front brake hose worn

ns rear tyre getting low 195/65/15

Pass 12 Feb 2009 16,869 miles

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

ns front brake hose worn

Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,755 miles

os rear tyre worn on outer edge. 195/65/15

Pass 16 Feb 2007 12,231 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES & NSF TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 22 Feb 2006 9,080 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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RDV 190 is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel 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 RDV 190, 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 RDV 190 registered?

RDV 190 is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is RDV 190 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDV 190 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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