MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge 2.5mm
nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge 2.5mm
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
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
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SM03 XVR safe to buy?
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