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SB03 CXZ

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,501 mi
Last recorded113,501 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 CXZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 113,501 miles

front brakes slightly uneven/ rear no plate discoloured/

Fail 13 Jun 2013 113,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brakes slightly uneven/ rear no plate discoloured/

Pass 12 Jun 2012 105,008 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 105,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2011 95,934 miles

air bag light on

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 27 May 2010 87,388 miles

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

air bag lamp on dash

Fail 26 May 2010 87,388 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

air bag lamp on dash

reverse lights inop

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 16 May 2009 77,715 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 70,436 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 60,223 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 60,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 49,219 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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SB03 CXZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB03 CXZ, 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 SB03 CXZ registered?

SB03 CXZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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