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SB52 DJJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,772 mi
Last recorded149,772 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 DJJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 149,772 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 136,134 miles

crack in windscreen

Fail 8 Jan 2013 136,134 miles

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2012 121,954 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 121,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 116,104 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 116,104 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 108,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 108,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 100,804 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 100,804 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 94,234 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 81,551 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 67,280 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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SB52 DJJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SB52 DJJ, 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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SB52 DJJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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