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SG03 XUB

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

133,262 mi
Last recorded133,262 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 XUB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 133,262 miles

Offside Rear handbrake slightly low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

battery slightly insecure

Fail 17 May 2017 133,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear handbrake slightly low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

battery slightly insecure

Pass 26 May 2016 128,223 miles

battery slightly insecure

Fail 26 May 2016 128,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

battery slightly insecure

Pass 8 May 2015 117,973 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front jack point rubber missing

suspension arm gaiters perished both sides

suspension top mounts stiff

Fail 1 May 2015 117,972 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside front jack point rubber missing

Pass 27 May 2014 114,860 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 114,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 108,900 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 106,847 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 106,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 104,421 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2011 101,584 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 98,090 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 93,662 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2009 93,662 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 89,708 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 86,178 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 72,052 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 68,091 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 68,091 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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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SG03 XUB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SG03 XUB, 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 SG03 XUB registered?

SG03 XUB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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