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SA03 VVW

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,445 mi
Last recorded123,445 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 VVW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 123,445 miles

hid headlamp upgrade fitted with no headlamp washing system or self leveller

Fail 28 Mar 2014 123,441 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

hid headlamp upgrade fitted with no headlamp washing system or self leveller

Pass 10 Apr 2013 108,936 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust at rear corroded and noisy

Fail 27 Mar 2013 108,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust at rear corroded and noisy

Pass 21 Mar 2012 99,362 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,876 miles

CATALITIC CONVERTER LAZY

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 77,589 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 74,760 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 65,558 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 65,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 51,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 37,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 37,554 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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SA03 VVW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SA03 VVW, 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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SA03 VVW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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