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SB53 VLR

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,316 mi
Last recorded123,316 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 VLR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 123,316 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 115,084 miles

Condition of rear discs

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 115,583 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Condition of rear discs

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 106,495 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 97,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 97,118 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 86,540 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 73,123 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 VLR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLR, 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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What year was SB53 VLR registered?

SB53 VLR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is SB53 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 VLR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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