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SE03 EXD

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

37,206 mi
Last recorded37,206 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 EXD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 37,206 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

bonnet release handle faulty

Fail 12 Jan 2015 37,205 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

bonnet release handle faulty

Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,710 miles

travel at handbrake lever

Fail 13 Jan 2014 36,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

travel at handbrake lever

Pass 11 Jan 2013 36,285 miles

front nearside metal brake pipe corroded

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2013 36,285 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

front nearside metal brake pipe corroded

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,529 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,327 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 33,327 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers window faulty switch

starter wires loose

Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,552 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 30,552 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 16 Jan 2009 27,317 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 27,317 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

drivers door rubber seal damaged

slight damage at rear offside lens

Pass 19 Jul 2007 22,993 miles

handbrake requiring adjustment

offside rear light lens cracked

reverse lights inoperative (switch)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 19,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,501 miles

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

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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SE03 EXD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SE03 EXD, 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 SE03 EXD registered?

SE03 EXD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is SE03 EXD safe to buy?

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