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SB53 SVU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,179 mi
Last recorded126,179 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 SVU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 126,179 miles

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

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

corrosion sills,rear suspension arms

Pass 12 Dec 2014 111,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 111,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 94,906 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 79,412 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 79,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 63,521 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 63,449 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 48,763 miles

Slight fray on the centre rear seat-belt.

Some of the metal brake pipes are slightly starting to corrode.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,963 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,435 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 36,588 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 28,669 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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SB53 SVU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SVU, 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 SB53 SVU registered?

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

Is SB53 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 SVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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