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SC03 NKA

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,595 mi
Last recorded98,595 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 NKA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2018 98,595 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 93,748 miles

Front wishbone bushes splitting

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017 93,747 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front wishbone bushes splitting

Rear suspension corroded

Brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 90,600 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust system

rear number plate slight damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2016 90,600 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust system

rear number plate slight damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2015 87,350 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nsr handbrake effort weak

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

osr sill/jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,906 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2014 84,906 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 81,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 81,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 79,931 miles

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,313 miles

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

both rear brake disc's pitted

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2010 71,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake disc,s slightly worn

handbrake lever high

rear brake disc,s slightly pitted and worn.

Fail 22 Jun 2010 71,879 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake disc,s slightly worn

handbrake lever high

nearside rear brake pads getting low

rear brake disc,s slightly pitted and worn.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 68,149 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

steering rack has slight seepage from nearside seal

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 18 Jun 2009 68,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

steering rack has slight seepage from nearside seal

surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 24 Dec 2008 65,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear number plate slightly loose

Two front wiper blades starting not to clear the screen

Pass 24 Apr 2008 62,593 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 58,394 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 51,577 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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SC03 NKA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NKA, 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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SC03 NKA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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