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SB52 XNK

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,528 mi
Last recorded148,528 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 148,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 146,308 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 146,308 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 126,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

slight play at both sides of rack

small cut to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre (no cords exposed)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 126,759 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

slight play at both sides of rack

small cut to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre (no cords exposed)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 109,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

handbrake approaching end of reserve travel

Fail 18 Jan 2010 109,007 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

airbag light on

handbrake approaching end of reserve travel

Pass 21 Jan 2009 91,302 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2009 91,302 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,600 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 72,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,917 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 54,917 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 40,630 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XNK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XNK, 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 XNK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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