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RO03 FFT

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

122,266 mi
Last recorded122,266 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 FFT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 122,266 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 122,258 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 121,165 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 121,164 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 119,167 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 30 Aug 2023 119,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 15 Jul 2023 119,124 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four pipes at brake hoses joints (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 113,004 miles

advise o/s n/s front brake pipes also rear parts of o/s n/s front to rear been heavily coated with paint unable to properly inspect

advise o/s n/s rear suspension arms corroded but not holed or excessive

advise o/s outer sill and floor been welded unable to properli access due to heavy coating of paint

Fail 7 Jun 2022 112,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor excessivly holed and corroded within 30cm of suspension support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessivly holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded within 30cm of suspension support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor excessivly holed and corroded within 30cm of seatbelt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 105,709 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all headlamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

rear exhaust box starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Jul 2020 103,042 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 98,613 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 91,960 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 91,960 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 86,494 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 79,271 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,196 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear pads low and discs worn/corroded

rear tyres worn very unevenly

Pass 7 Jun 2013 55,962 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 48,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2011 45,085 miles

os sill getting rusty

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 24 May 2010 42,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2010 42,825 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 39,472 miles

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

One of two latches secureing rear seat in up right position inop

Pass 20 May 2008 34,704 miles

os sill starting to rust

Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,872 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 22,162 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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RO03 FFT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RO03 FFT, 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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RO03 FFT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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