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512 DMO

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,940 mi
Last recorded72,940 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration512 DMO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 72,940 miles

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

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

The vehicle has corrosion on the underside, suspension, subframes and related components.

Fail 14 Aug 2025 72,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

The vehicle has corrosion on the underside, suspension, subframes and related components.

Pass 28 Aug 2024 72,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2023 71,281 miles

Both front headlamps lenses poor condition

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion of o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,087 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,499 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 68,375 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 67,277 miles

Nearside Front Upper small cut in side wall

Fail 7 Aug 2019 67,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper small cut in side wall

Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,973 miles

head lamps faded

Fail 26 Jul 2018 64,973 miles

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

head lamps faded

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,721 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust back box corroded

under trays and engine covers obscuring some under side components

Fail 9 Aug 2017 62,721 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays and engine covers obscuring some under side components

Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,740 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,396 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 55,431 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,390 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,500 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,403 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,458 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 35,847 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,595 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 23,636 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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512 DMO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 512 DMO, 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 512 DMO registered?

512 DMO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is 512 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 512 DMO shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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