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SAC 642W

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

117,149 mi
Last recorded117,149 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAC 642W
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 117,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 114,122 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 114,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 108,753 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 102,333 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 99,805 miles

very heavy surface corrosion to suspension components and underbody

Pass 19 Dec 2020 98,633 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 96,412 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 91,805 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 88,473 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 84,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 80,276 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 76,970 miles

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

slight bind n/s rear wheel

Pass 27 Dec 2013 72,808 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 72,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2012 66,229 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,643 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 54,840 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 48,094 miles

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

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

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

airbag lamp illuminated

engine undertray fitted

long travel on the parking brake lever

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,520 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

minor bodywork damage to the offside rear door and wheel arch

offside front bumper corner scuffed

Fail 8 Dec 2008 41,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

engine undertray fitted

minor bodywork damage to the offside rear door and wheel arch

offside front bumper corner scuffed

Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,037 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on,engine undertray fitted,offside front bumper scratched,both front tyres wearing on edges,slight travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,949 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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SAC 642W is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SAC 642W, 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 SAC 642W registered?

SAC 642W is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is SAC 642W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAC 642W shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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