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S5 RVR

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,215 mi
Last recorded59,215 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 RVR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 59,215 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

near side front washer jet is blocked

Fail 14 Jun 2024 59,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

near side front washer jet is blocked

Pass 15 Jun 2023 58,048 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 57,166 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 54,348 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 52,892 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,576 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 12 Jun 2018 48,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 46,263 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,149 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 41,763 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,763 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 32,336 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,318 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 26,661 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,109 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,877 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,206 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,532 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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S5 RVR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S5 RVR, 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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S5 RVR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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