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AD03 NMU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,138 mi
Last recorded78,138 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 NMU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 78,138 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 73,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 71,703 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

corrosion & repairs to outer sills

Fail 17 Jul 2023 71,637 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion & repairs to outer sills

corrosion on rewar of main brake pipes

front brake balance n/s slow

headlamp lenses & aims borderline

wear on all brake disc s

Pass 25 Jul 2022 69,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

condition of headlamp lenses &aims

corrosion on o/s outer sill

corrosion on rear suspension arms borderline

Pass 2 Aug 2021 68,319 miles

brake pad warning light on

condition of o/s outer cv boot

corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r outer sill

corrosion on all brake discs

corrosion on rear suspension arms

Fail 2 Aug 2021 68,319 miles

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

brake pad warning light on

condition of o/s outer cv boot

corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r outer sill

corrosion on all brake discs

corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 7 Aug 2020 66,846 miles

corrosion and repairs to n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arms

corrosion on rear of n/s and o/s main brake pipe

n/s/r tyre wear on edges

Fail 7 Aug 2020 66,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion and repairs to n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arms

corrosion on rear of n/s and o/s main brake pipe

n/s/r tyre wear on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2019 65,290 miles

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 7 Aug 2019 65,286 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 2 Aug 2018 62,855 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2017 59,337 miles

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust corrosion

Front antiroll bar D bushes have slight play

O/s/f steering rackend has slight play

Rear brake pads low

Fail 2 Aug 2017 59,337 miles

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust corrosion

Front antiroll bar D bushes have slight play

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/s/f steering rackend has slight play

Rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Aug 2016 54,819 miles

brake pipes greased

exhaust corrosion

o/s/f rackend has slight play

Fail 1 Aug 2016 54,819 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipes greased

exhaust corrosion

o/s/f rackend has slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,642 miles

corrosion on exhaust back box

front indicators fading

slight blow on exhaust front pipe

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

wear on front brake discs

wear on n/s/r tyre on outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,606 miles

all brake pipes greased

exhaust system back box corrosion

o/s/f n/s/f brake pipes corroded and heavily greased

o/s/r n/s/r shocker misting oil

wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,492 miles

corrosion on both front brake pipes BORDERLINE

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 24 Oct 2012 42,780 miles

corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes

corrosion on front brake disc's inside edge

Pass 10 Oct 2011 36,591 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 36,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,820 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 33,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,824 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,139 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 31,139 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,422 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,561 miles

Offside Front 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 26 May 2006 26,548 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AD03 NMU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD03 NMU, 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 AD03 NMU registered?

AD03 NMU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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