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SB03 SMV

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,160 mi
Last recorded110,160 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 SMV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 110,160 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 103,194 miles

Both front brake pipes to flexables heavy greased

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front suspension top mounting slightly tight in operation

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on main brake pipes from front to junction for rears

Small damage to front windowscreen in offside area

Fail 11 Jun 2013 103,194 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Both front brake pipes to flexables heavy greased

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front suspension top mounting slightly tight in operation

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on main brake pipes from front to junction for rears

Small damage to front windowscreen in offside area

Pass 20 Jun 2012 96,566 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 89,229 miles

Nearside rear light lens slightly insecure

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

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust silencer hanging on repair wire and becoming corroded

Rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 89,229 miles

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

Both front brake disc faces corroded / pitted

Brake pad warning light on in dash

Nearside rear light lens slightly insecure

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc faces very corroded / pitted

Rear exhaust silencer hanging on repair wire and becoming corroded

Rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Slight play in offside of steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 81,764 miles

surface corrosion on both rear brake discs

surface corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 2 Jul 2009 72,107 miles

N/s/f tyre on 2mm on outer edge.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 72,040 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/s/f tyre on 2mm on outer edge.

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,680 miles

handbrake reqs adjusting

Fail 16 Jan 2008 55,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

uneven tyre wear on o/s/f inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2007 49,846 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 39,356 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 SMV 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 SB03 SMV, 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 SMV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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