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SD52 XFK

2003 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,834 mi
Last recorded118,834 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 XFK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 118,834 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 113,283 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 109,386 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 103,660 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 99,567 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 95,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2007 87,002 miles

Both Rear Tyres Close To Wear Indicators

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front To Rear Steel Brake Pipes Corroding

Rear Exhaust Section Corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2007 83,500 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 66,533 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

catalytic converter rattling emission test ok

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 14 Mar 2006 65,696 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

catalytic converter rattleing in exhaust suspect melted down

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

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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SD52 XFK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SD52 XFK, 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 SD52 XFK registered?

SD52 XFK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is SD52 XFK safe to buy?

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