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SP03 RVU

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,447 mi
Last recorded48,447 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 RVU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Nov 2015 48,447 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 48,378 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 46,949 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,532 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,095 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,280 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,925 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight damage to rear tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,683 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,453 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,709 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 23,404 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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SP03 RVU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP03 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP03 RVU registered?

SP03 RVU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is SP03 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 RVU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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