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X83 SDX

2000 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

67,936 mi
Last recorded67,936 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover 7581,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX83 SDX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2025 67,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 66,573 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 65,190 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 64,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 64,865 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 64,598 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 64,296 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,863 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,176 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2018 63,156 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2017 62,432 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,704 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,673 miles

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2014 59,790 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 59,630 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 58,534 miles

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,986 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2012 56,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2011 55,548 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 55,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake rubbing

Pass 3 Nov 2010 53,439 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 52,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,502 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,696 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf anti roll bar drop link gaiter split

Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,045 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 45,951 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 43,797 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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X83 SDX is a 2000 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2000 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 81,936 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 X83 SDX, 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 26 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X83 SDX is a 2000 Rover 75, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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