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SW03 TKA

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,069 mi
Last recorded45,069 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 TKA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2020 45,069 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underneath of vehicle

suspension heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 44,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 43,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 38,653 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 38,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear most (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear most (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel tank strap corroded

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 36,921 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 36,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in very poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 31,649 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 31,649 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 25,383 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 25,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2014 24,878 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 24,483 miles

both front tyres slight perrished nocords exposed

both rear tyres slight perrished no cords exposed

Fail 12 Jul 2013 24,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres slight perrished nocords exposed

both rear tyres slight perrished no cords exposed

Pass 24 Jul 2012 22,348 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,550 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 15,215 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,019 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 13,019 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 10,995 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 9,430 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,995 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TKA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 TKA, 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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SW03 TKA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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