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950 DOT

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

125,848 mi
Last recorded125,848 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration950 DOT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 125,848 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 123,307 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 119,256 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 116,231 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 116,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 111,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr outer sill to jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 104,991 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 99,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

back box corroded slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2019 99,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65R15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

back box corroded slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2018 92,964 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 86,659 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 81,501 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 76,273 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,669 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,169 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,903 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,523 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 42,707 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,141 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,508 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 12,274 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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950 DOT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 950 DOT, 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 950 DOT registered?

950 DOT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is 950 DOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 950 DOT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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