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AB52 ERB

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,578 mi
Last recorded89,578 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB52 ERB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 89,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad warning wire broken (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 88,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 82,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 78,157 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 78,157 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 75,835 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 73,782 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 73,782 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective rear catalyst insecure (internal) (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 73,456 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,452 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 73,403 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 71,647 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,743 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,984 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 62,330 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2011 62,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

battery light on

brake light on

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

handbrake light on

Pass 9 Apr 2010 60,857 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,246 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 56,141 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 49,580 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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AB52 ERB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AB52 ERB, 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 AB52 ERB registered?

AB52 ERB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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