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SB53 SUX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,947 mi
Last recorded69,947 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 SUX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 69,947 miles

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2017 69,947 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2016 66,805 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 66,805 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 63,224 miles

passengers side rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 5 Nov 2015 63,224 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

passengers side rear tyre close to legal limit

vacum hose off

Pass 4 Nov 2014 60,033 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 60,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

water leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 56,898 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

passenger side front tyre wearing on outside

passengers side front brake pipe corrodeed

rear brake pads worn

Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,693 miles

pasengers side front brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 53,684 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

pasengers side front brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 50,181 miles

alt/power steering belts perished

rear brake pads worn

Fail 8 Nov 2011 50,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

alt/power steering belts perished

rear brake pads worn

Pass 7 Dec 2010 46,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 46,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,563 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 41,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,619 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,433 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,685 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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SB53 SUX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SB53 SUX, 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 SUX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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