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SW03 RXJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,728 mi
Last recorded108,728 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 RXJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2012 108,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2012 108,728 miles

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2011 79,440 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint very slightly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,037 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted

Fail 16 Nov 2010 49,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 42,123 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,714 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,677 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 19,458 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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SW03 RXJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SW03 RXJ, 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 SW03 RXJ registered?

SW03 RXJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is SW03 RXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 RXJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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