MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped up (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm inner ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess wear on inner and outer edges 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possible polish (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Abs sensor wiring incorrectly routed insecure and comes into contact with the anti link rod
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess wear on inner and outer edges 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Central Heat shield is insecure . Located in transmission tunnel underneath vehicle. If it falls off may be dangerous to other road users
Auto brake pedal rubber well worn.
Exhaust heat shield damaged, insecure and drooping.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread bald towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play to offside of steering rack. ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper and lower balljoint grease covers split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ABS wire loom insecure and fouling on drive shaft. (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges ABS wire loom insecure and fouling on drive shaft. (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split and smearing view. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm lower balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim blurred and dazzling. (4.1.2 (c))
Auto brake pedal rubber well worn.
Exhaust heat shield damaged, insecure and drooping.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim poor and beam pattern aim only just visible.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread bald towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play to offside of steering rack. ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge, advise to be replaced (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge, advise to be replaced (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Slight cut on sidewall of O/S/F tyre.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside front tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bonnet release poor
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SG03 XVE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XVE, 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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SG03 XVE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 July 2003.
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