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SB53 WVD

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,958 mi
Last recorded107,958 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 107,958 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 107,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 99,939 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,739 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 92,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,831 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 14 Jan 2013 83,821 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipe to o/s/r corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,759 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,499 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 66,458 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

n/s/r tyreon 1.6mm and devoid of tread on outer edge

o/s/f tyre low on tread and perished

o/s/r tyre low on tread and perished

Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,946 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 57,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,395 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 45,658 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 45,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 41,425 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 41,425 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 WVD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WVD, 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 WVD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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