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SB53 EWL

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,135 mi
Last recorded105,135 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 EWL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 105,135 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 101,172 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,036 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 93,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2015 89,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 83,533 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise top mounts to both front legs slightly rough

Fail 3 Jan 2014 83,533 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise top mounts to both front legs slightly rough

Pass 14 Dec 2012 78,167 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 71,769 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2011 62,179 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2010 51,428 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2010 51,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2009 42,725 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2007 33,529 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,114 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,867 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 22,867 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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SB53 EWL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SB53 EWL, 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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SB53 EWL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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