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SC03 XBW

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,087 mi
Last recorded66,087 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 66,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 62,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 64,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush splitting from housing (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush splitting from housing (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,702 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 60,702 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,370 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 59,370 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,535 miles

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

both front disc badly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,464 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,528 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,154 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,462 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,632 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 31,757 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 XBW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBW, 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 XBW registered?

SC03 XBW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is SC03 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC03 XBW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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