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RS52 CON

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

67,212 mi
Last recorded67,212 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS52 CON
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 67,212 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 66,167 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 65,319 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 64,499 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 64,499 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 63,766 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 62,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

general under body rust

Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,012 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 60,959 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 15 Mar 2019 59,145 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 59,133 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 57,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 54,855 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the outer edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Rear exhaust bac kbox 2nd skin corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2016 53,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear slightly corroded in clips (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

outer skin on rear exhaust slightly detriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 Mar 2015 48,605 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Rear exhaust backbox 2nd skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 46,454 miles

corrosion on brake pipes.

corrosion/leaks on exhaust.

oil level on minimum.

parking brake efficiency 17%.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 46,451 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on brake pipes.

corrosion/leaks on exhaust.

oil level on minimum.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,474 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)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2012 40,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,488 miles

engine/underside covers fiotted

nsf/nsr tyres worn outer edges poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2010 27,670 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,338 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,988 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 17,636 miles

brake pads appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.

nearside front tyre worn on edges to 2mm. and damage to sidewall.

nearside rear tyre worn on edge to 2mm. and damage to sidewall.

Pass 3 Jan 2006 14,083 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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RS52 CON is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RS52 CON, 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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RS52 CON is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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The MOT history for RS52 CON shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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