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SB53 WVN

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,824 mi
Last recorded121,824 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 121,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 104,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 104,072 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 91,653 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 91,653 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,622 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2015 78,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,718 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 54,384 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,572 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 49,547 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r brake disc badly pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,620 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,366 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,143 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,111 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,140 miles

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

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

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 WVN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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