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AD52 LYU

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,420 mi
Last recorded146,420 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 LYU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 146,420 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 143,813 miles

fuel tank brace corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 141,071 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 138,332 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 134,543 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 129,276 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 122,551 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 116,479 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 116,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 110,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 105,810 miles

Can't see bottom of rear springs

Fail 16 Dec 2013 105,810 miles

Can't see bottom of rear springs

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 101,782 miles

Can't see bottom of rear springs

Fail 9 Jan 2013 101,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Can't see bottom of rear springs

Fail 26 Jan 2012 95,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 95,523 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 88,692 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 80,273 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,621 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 71,621 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 61,116 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 61,116 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 49,527 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 37,345 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 LYU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD52 LYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 LYU registered?

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

Is AD52 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 LYU shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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