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SC03 XBE

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,941 mi
Last recorded85,941 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 85,941 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 80,908 miles

Front Brake Discs Pitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 78,867 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 75,979 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 75,764 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 71,836 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 57,835 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 43,927 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 43,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XBE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XBE, 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 XBE registered?

SC03 XBE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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