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SB03 SPU

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,127 mi
Last recorded41,127 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 SPU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2008 41,127 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING CORROSION TOWARDS EDGES OF INSIDE FACES

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING IN OUTER WALL

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER N/S/F

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER N/S/R

V/RATED TYRES ON FRONT AXLE H/RATED TYRES ON REAR AXLE

Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,127 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING CORROSION TOWARDS EDGES OF INSIDE FACES

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING IN OUTER WALL

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

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER N/S/F

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER N/S/R

V/RATED TYRES ON FRONT AXLE H/RATED TYRES ON REAR AXLE

Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,788 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 30,788 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 SPU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

SB03 SPU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is SB03 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB03 SPU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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