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G19 SCU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

171,014 mi
Last recorded171,014 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 SCU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 171,014 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 163,982 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 157,792 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 149,761 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 141,880 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 137,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 129,945 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 123,877 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 123,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 119,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2016 111,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 107,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2015 102,368 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 2 Jan 2015 102,274 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracks in tread

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre uneven blockwear

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 95,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,344 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 85,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 85,564 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 77,151 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 77,151 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 68,837 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 68,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 59,761 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,181 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 48,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 5 Sep 2007 44,233 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,019 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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G19 SCU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 G19 SCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G19 SCU registered?

G19 SCU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is G19 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G19 SCU shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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