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SJ03 XTD

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,565 mi
Last recorded138,565 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 XTD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 138,565 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 133,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 133,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 128,871 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 124,971 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 124,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 120,160 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 120,160 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 115,454 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 115,452 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 11,410 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 11,410 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 105,481 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 100,901 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 90,999 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007

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

Fail 15 May 2006 77,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2006 77,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SJ03 XTD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SJ03 XTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ03 XTD registered?

SJ03 XTD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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The MOT history for SJ03 XTD shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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