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SN53 SVT

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,159 mi
Last recorded99,159 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 SVT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 99,159 miles

undersealed in areas

Fail 6 Sep 2019 99,151 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

undersealed in areas

Pass 29 Nov 2018 93,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undersealed

Fail 22 Nov 2018 93,392 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn b oth rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front torear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undersealed

Pass 8 Dec 2017 85,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

vehicle undersealed and covered with grease

Fail 30 Nov 2017 85,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

vehicle undersealed and covered with grease

Pass 9 Nov 2016 78,949 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 75,354 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,640 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 68,362 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,674 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 65,673 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2011 62,739 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,655 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 60,655 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 57,443 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 57,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 53,739 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 53,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 May 2008 50,063 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 31 May 2007 37,833 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,447 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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SN53 SVT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SN53 SVT, 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 SN53 SVT registered?

SN53 SVT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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