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SM03 XVR

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,668 mi
Last recorded120,668 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 XVR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2018 120,668 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front heavy in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 111,112 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge 2.5mm

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge 2.5mm

Fail 26 Jun 2017 111,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge 2.5mm

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge 2.5mm

Pass 9 Jun 2016 101,197 miles

Back box bracket weld weak / partially cracked (previous repair)

Brake pipes corroded

Front number plate deteriorated

Fuel tank straps heavily corroded

N/s/f sill damaged

O/s/f suspension arm rear bush weak / slight movement

Rear springs corroded

Trailing arm bushes deteriorated / slight movement

Fail 9 Jun 2016 101,197 miles

Back box bracket weld weak / partially cracked (previous repair)

Brake pipes corroded

Front number plate deteriorated

Fuel tank straps heavily corroded

N/s/f sill damaged

O/s/f suspension arm rear bush weak / slight movement

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear springs corroded

Trailing arm bushes deteriorated / slight movement

Pass 2 Jun 2015 92,832 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 92,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 84,126 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 84,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,389 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,920 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,107 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 32,326 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 30,179 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 26,240 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 23,223 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 16,004 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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SM03 XVR 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 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 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

SM03 XVR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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