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SD03 HKV

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,989 mi
Last recorded81,989 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 HKV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2012 81,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 81,989 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,008 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,471 miles

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

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

advise both front to rear brake pipes coverd in grease

advise damadge nearside sill

advise rear discs scored and corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2010 67,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise damadge nearside sill

advise rear discs scored and corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 64,481 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 64,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise rearr brake pipes

Pass 26 Nov 2008 59,349 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 59,349 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2008 58,773 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 58,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2007 48,109 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 48,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 36,459 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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SD03 HKV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SD03 HKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD03 HKV registered?

SD03 HKV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is SD03 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 HKV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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