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SV53 OWC

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,740 mi
Last recorded106,740 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 OWC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 106,740 miles

front sub frame slightly corroded

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2018 106,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 103,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 103,459 miles

Emissions not tested due exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 92,033 miles

Nearside Front WIPER BLADE TORN

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR AND OSR (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF AND OSF (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 81,266 miles

advice slight corrosion to rear wishbones.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,328 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 53,263 miles

rear exhaust mounting cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,897 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,783 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,916 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 29,861 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,173 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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SV53 OWC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SV53 OWC, 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 SV53 OWC registered?

SV53 OWC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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