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SD03 OSG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,897 mi
Last recorded95,897 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 OSG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 95,897 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened will need replacing in future (3.5.1i)

Front front fog lights not working, need bulbs replacing

Nearside Rear dim bulb out

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing will need to be replaced in near future (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 May 2018 95,895 miles

Front Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable steering rack leaking alot , needs to be replaced (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust has a major leak, back box corroded needs to be replaced or sorted (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both disks will need to be replaced (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened will need replacing in future (3.5.1i)

Front front fog lights not working, need bulbs replacing

Nearside Rear dim bulb out

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing will need to be replaced in near future (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 May 2017 88,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 80,251 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 80,251 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 80,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,289 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

general corrosion noticed and adviced

Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,783 miles

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

brake pedal rubber starting to split

minor corrosion to both front brake pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,796 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 42,796 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,759 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,705 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,077 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,674 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,345 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 12,232 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 OSG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc 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 OSG, 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 SD03 OSG registered?

SD03 OSG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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