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SN03 DMT

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,901 mi
Last recorded137,901 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 DMT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 137,901 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s hand brake low effort

Pass 15 Aug 2018 137,555 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 137,555 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 124,851 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 111,114 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 111,106 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,401 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 82,823 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 82,823 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,575 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 75,574 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,511 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,006 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 45,644 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 45,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,461 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,890 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 29,890 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,260 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 24,260 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 20,028 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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SN03 DMT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN03 DMT, 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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SN03 DMT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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