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SB52 XMX

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,881 mi
Last recorded109,881 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 XMX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 109,881 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to o/s/r arch

slight corrsion on o/s/r brake pipe

slight corrsion on rear suspension

Pass 12 May 2011 98,583 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/F WHEEL & TYRE OUTTER WALL

DAMAGE TO O/S/R OUTTER WHEEL ARCH

SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F BRAKE PIPE

Pass 14 Apr 2010 9,052 miles

DAMAGE TO O/S/F WHEEL

DAMAGE TO O/S/R OUTTER ARCH

UNDER TRAY LOOSE

Fail 13 Apr 2010 9,052 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

DAMAGE TO O/S/F WHEEL

DAMAGE TO O/S/R OUTTER ARCH

UNDER TRAY LOOSE

Pass 7 Apr 2009 78,166 miles

damage to o/s/r arch

n/s/ side repeater lens

Pass 7 Apr 2008 67,955 miles

front brake pads worn low

passengers side door mirror secured with adheasive tape

Fail 7 Apr 2008 67,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake pads worn low

passengers side door mirror secured with adheasive tape

Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,812 miles

N/S/F 2,5 MM

N/S/R TYRE 1.6 MM LEGAL LIMIT

RIP ON O/S/F TYRE

Pass 1 Mar 2006 30,498 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres wearing heavily, on outside edges.

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 XMX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SB52 XMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB52 XMX registered?

SB52 XMX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is SB52 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB52 XMX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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