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SB03 UKN

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,317 mi
Last recorded102,317 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 102,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (front part) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on outer edge of tread + perishing on outer sidewall

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (front part) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded (spring holder)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 102,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (front part) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on outer edge of tread + perishing on outer sidewall

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (front part) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded (spring holder)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 99,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front anti roll bar link

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring holder (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 99,241 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom boots (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (middle + rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring holder (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (middle + rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front anti roll bar link

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring holder (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 95,906 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 92,086 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,620 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,224 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 79,059 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,059 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 76,341 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 61,143 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 61,143 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2007 52,692 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,370 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 40,664 miles

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

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

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 UKN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKN, 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 UKN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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