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SC03 XCB

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,022 mi
Last recorded137,022 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 XCB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 137,022 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin under vehicle (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 137,021 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin under vehicle (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 131,916 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 131,916 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 126,489 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 119,738 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 113,705 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 109,169 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 105,372 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 100,657 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 95,059 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 87,770 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 82,224 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 XCB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

SC03 XCB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is SC03 XCB safe to buy?

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