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SC03 EFR

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,632 mi
Last recorded157,632 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 EFR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 157,632 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 157,282 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 13,380 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 120,578 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 120,578 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 103,802 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 90,267 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 90,267 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 72,342 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 72,340 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 EFR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EFR, 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 EFR registered?

SC03 EFR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is SC03 EFR safe to buy?

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