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SC03 NKZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,680 mi
Last recorded101,680 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 101,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at strut (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front and rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at strut (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front and rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 101,431 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at strut (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front and rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at strut (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front and rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 87,159 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged x2 corroded at ferros (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 83,680 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,554 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 75,554 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 68,914 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBER WORN

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 10 Jun 2015 68,914 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBER WORN

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,920 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

STEERING COULMN ADJUSTMENT NOT LOCKING

VARIOUS B/PIPES CORRODED

Fail 16 Jun 2014 63,920 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

STEERING COULMN ADJUSTMENT NOT LOCKING

VARIOUS B/PIPES CORRODED

Fail 20 Jun 2013 57,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s tail light lens cracked

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,609 miles

Coolant leak

O/s tail light lens cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,163 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 51,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,728 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,717 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,329 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 27,094 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,094 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,916 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 25,916 miles

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

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 NKZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NKZ, 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 NKZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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