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SC03 EDP

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,711 mi
Last recorded79,711 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 EDP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,711 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 79,711 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 75,310 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 75,301 miles

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

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 72,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,753 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 71,353 miles

offside front tyre slight damage to outer edge/sidewall

Fail 2 Jun 2014 71,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front tyre slight damage to outer edge/sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,440 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 64,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 57,341 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,057 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 48,046 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 42,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,233 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 34,723 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 29,582 miles

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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SC03 EDP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SC03 EDP, 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 SC03 EDP registered?

SC03 EDP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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