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SF53 VVO

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,123 mi
Last recorded101,123 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 VVO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 101,123 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 101,123 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 89,299 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 86,191 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 86,125 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,674 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 72,218 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,440 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gaiter is split on offside lower ball joint.

handgrip on handbrake lever is loose.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 52,966 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 52,966 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,660 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,289 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 40,290 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,978 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,412 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,964 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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SF53 VVO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF53 VVO, 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 SF53 VVO registered?

SF53 VVO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is SF53 VVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 VVO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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