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SD53 RGU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,555 mi
Last recorded125,555 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 RGU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2016 125,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front suspension arm lower rear bushes poor condition

play in o/s/f bottom ball joint to limit at time of test

slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 12 Sep 2015 120,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f lower suspension joint has play to limit at time of test

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2014 115,820 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 105,105 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 105,105 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2012 92,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 92,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 81,920 miles

handbrake on height limits

Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,285 miles

both front metal pipes in poor condition (to flexi hoses)

handbrake lever on height limits

rear exhaust box in very poor condition

slight blow on exhaust system

Pass 27 Aug 2009 57,653 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 57,651 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 48,914 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 48,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 33,911 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 33,911 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,603 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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SD53 RGU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SD53 RGU, 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 SD53 RGU registered?

SD53 RGU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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