2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Rover 75 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,683 MOT tests in 2024. 57.6% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.6%
Failed or needed repairs42.4%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,683 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.4%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.2%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.1%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension35.5%
  2. Lights & electrics25.0%
  3. Brakes21.3%
  4. Body & chassis9.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  6. Seat belts & airbags5.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.1%
  8. Tyres4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened11.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Rover 75?

In 2024, 57.6% of 2003 Rover 75 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,683 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Rover 75?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2003 Rover 75 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).