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A35 JOD

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,582 mi
Last recorded71,582 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA35 JOD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 71,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 69,260 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,536 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 66,396 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 65,003 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm/sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.5mm/sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine cover/under tray fitted preventing access/inspection of components

Pass 20 Nov 2019 64,295 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 64,295 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,962 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 61,437 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 61,437 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,789 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,964 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 56,964 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bulb warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 52,207 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 52,207 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 48,523 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,270 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,270 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,895 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 38,895 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,134 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 36,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,980 miles

both front tyres getting low.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 32,980 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres getting low.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,875 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 27,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A35 JOD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A35 JOD, 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 A35 JOD registered?

A35 JOD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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The MOT history for A35 JOD shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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