MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,349 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens fogged giving low output and no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens fogged giving low output and no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Bearing failed causing spring to turn on seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Bearing failed causing spring to turn on seat. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot insecure to pin. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Bearing failed causing spring to turn on seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc face becoming corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Bearing failed causing spring to turn on seat. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F & O/S/F (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer outer casing severely corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge worn/cut/cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F & O/S/F (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust silencer outer casing severely corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
some surface corrosion on rear upper suspension arms
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
some surface corrosion on rear upper suspension arms
Exhaust rear silencer outer casing rusted through in places.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Poor lens resulting in a poor image. (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges have worn off. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Poor lens resulting in a poor image. (1.7.5a)
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Exhaust rear silencer outer casing rusted through in places.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Poor lens resulting in a poor image. (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges have worn off. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Poor lens resulting in a poor image. (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
some corrosion on offside rear brake disc
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front reg; plate deteriorating
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front reg; plate deteriorating
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
pedal rubber worn
uneven front tyre wear
Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
pedal rubber worn
uneven front tyre wear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f abs sensor wiring not secured fouling wheel
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
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SB03 MLZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MLZ, 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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SB03 MLZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 June 2003.
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