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SC03 XBB

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,387 mi
Last recorded97,387 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 XBB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 97,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin bush on arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank straps are corroded.

upper stop lamp inoperative.

Fail 23 Jul 2018 97,387 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth anti slip provision is incomplete. (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens is badly faded. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens is badly faded. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin bush on arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank straps are corroded.

upper stop lamp inoperative.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 91,940 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has no dampening effect

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 91,940 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has no dampening effect

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,146 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 86,132 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunvisor (8.3.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel tank straps deterioated

nsf wing has slight corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2015 82,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,545 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 70,545 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 66,071 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Upper stop lamp removed.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 66,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 58,432 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2012 58,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,842 miles

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

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 7 Jun 2010 40,925 miles

both front repeater indicators starting to discolour

nearside rear seat belt not properly checked due to child seat fitted

nearside wiper blade starting to tear

rear centre seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Fail 7 Jun 2010 40,925 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front repeater indicators starting to discolour

nearside rear seat belt not properly checked due to child seat fitted

nearside wiper blade starting to tear

rear centre seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,974 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 32,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,601 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,556 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 16,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XBB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XBB, 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 XBB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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