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FB03 SSK

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,892 mi
Last recorded79,892 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 SSK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 79,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 66,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 53,046 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm All four tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 43,763 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 32,040 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 26,762 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 22,402 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 22,131 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 21,512 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 19,976 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 18,522 miles

front number plate cracked

o-s-f headlamp insecure slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2010 15,013 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 15,013 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 14,231 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 14,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 11,647 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 9,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 9,483 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 7,222 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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FB03 SSK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FB03 SSK, 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 FB03 SSK registered?

FB03 SSK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 August 2003.

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