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SM03 OSP

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,391 mi
Last recorded189,391 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 OSP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 189,391 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 168,720 miles

Front both tyres worn on inside edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 168,718 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front both tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 146,359 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2016 146,357 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 125,204 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhust box has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2014 103,834 miles

slight smere from front wipers

Fail 9 Jan 2014 103,827 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

slight smere from front wipers

Pass 7 Dec 2012 79,051 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 79,051 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 62,181 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 61,934 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 60,666 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 58,152 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 48,345 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 48,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 May 2006 34,485 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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SM03 OSP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM03 OSP, 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 SM03 OSP registered?

SM03 OSP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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