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AD52 LXZ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,201 mi
Last recorded66,201 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 LXZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 66,201 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 65,683 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 65,213 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 65,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 64,758 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 64,758 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 64,359 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 63,959 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 62,796 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 62,796 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 61,390 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 61,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 60,277 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 58,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 58,152 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s front flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s front flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 56,159 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,159 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 54,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,035 miles

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

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

boot awkward to close securely

Pass 6 Feb 2012 52,855 miles

all brake discs deteriorated / corroded / scored

slight inbalance of front brakes

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,432 miles

rear suspension 'squeaky'

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

rear brake discs deteriorating

Fail 9 Feb 2011 51,431 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake discs deteriorating

rear suspension 'squeaky'

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,768 miles

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

only just sufficient reserve travel of parking brake

signs of some accident repair to vehicle

slight inbalance of noisy rear brakes

Fail 26 Jan 2010 44,768 miles

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

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

only just sufficient reserve travel of parking brake

signs of some accident repair to vehicle

slight inbalance of noisy rear brakes

Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 5 Feb 2008 41,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake 'noisy'

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,873 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,814 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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AD52 LXZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD52 LXZ, 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 AD52 LXZ registered?

AD52 LXZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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