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SH03 CRU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,162 mi
Last recorded186,162 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 CRU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 186,162 miles

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

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

slight corrosion o/s sill

Pass 14 Apr 2017 179,533 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 170,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 170,207 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) front to rear at front (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) front to rear at front (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 159,728 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 150,092 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 139,321 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 128,207 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 118,075 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 108,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 108,653 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 May 2009 96,410 miles

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

advise front to rear brake pipes just passing mot criteria,

advise front tyres close to wear markers

Pass 24 May 2008 81,202 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 63,514 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 63,514 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 May 2006 46,791 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2006 46,791 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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SH03 CRU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SH03 CRU, 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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SH03 CRU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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