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SC03 NLE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,723 mi
Last recorded84,723 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 84,723 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 84,723 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 83,319 miles

Front exhaust bracket split but exhaust system still secure

Nearside Front headlamp image has poor beam image

Offside Front headlamp has poor image pattern

Offside Front tyre fouling splash guard on full lock

brake pad warning light on dash

engine management light on dash

Fail 15 Dec 2015 83,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped clip missing/broken at fuel tank area (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped clip missing/broken at fuel tank area (3.6.B.1)

Front exhaust bracket split but exhaust system still secure

Nearside Front headlamp image has poor beam image

Offside Front tyre fouling splash guard on full lock

brake pad warning light on dash

engine management light on dash

Pass 9 Dec 2014 80,921 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 80,894 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 77,428 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 77,428 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

coolant leaking from one water hose

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,494 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 72,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 66,298 miles

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

water leak under bonnet (my be hoses)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 66,298 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

water leak under bonnet (my be hoses)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 60,275 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 60,275 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,457 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,433 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,835 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 43,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,002 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 NLE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NLE, 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 NLE registered?

SC03 NLE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is SC03 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 NLE shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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