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SB03 MLZ

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,349 mi
Last recorded84,349 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 MLZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 84,349 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 84,349 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 83,887 miles

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))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 83,883 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2019 82,864 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 82,864 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 81,327 miles

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

some surface corrosion on rear upper suspension arms

Fail 14 May 2018 81,327 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 79,368 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2017 79,368 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2016 77,106 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 74,706 miles

some corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Pass 9 May 2014 71,231 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 66,664 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg; plate deteriorating

Fail 10 May 2013 66,664 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 61,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 56,321 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 50,292 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 43,754 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 43,754 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 38,537 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 38,537 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 32,685 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 27,398 miles

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?

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 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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