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SD03 HKX

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,104 mi
Last recorded90,104 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 HKX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 90,104 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank support bracket corroded but not insecure

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 90,104 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corrosion at rear of sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Fuel tank support bracket corroded but not insecure

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 86,227 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 82,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,302 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded

underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2014 72,698 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 68,370 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,647 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres perishing

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 25 Oct 2011 64,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

flasher bulbs losing colour

nearside front metal brake pipe to flex crroded / offside rear metal brake pipe to flex corroded

nearside front washer jet requires adjustment

offside front and offside rear tyres heavily cracking on side walls

sideplay / long travel on handbrake just on limits advise to repair

Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,929 miles

offside front tyrewall cracking

offside rear metal brake pipe to flex corroded

small exhaust leak at clamp

Fail 2 Nov 2010 58,929 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyrewall cracking

offside rear metal brake pipe to flex corroded

small exhaust leak at clamp

Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,227 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,697 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 45,815 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 45,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 39,962 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,763 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 HKX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green 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 SD03 HKX, 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 HKX registered?

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

Is SD03 HKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 HKX 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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