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DE03 LWD

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,305 mi
Last recorded183,305 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 LWD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 183,305 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 183,305 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 163,905 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel shoes and cable need adjusting. (3.1.6b)

both front wipers smearing slightly.

top strut bearings notchy when turning

Pass 15 Apr 2016 160,550 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges and pershing

play in steering rack inner joints

power steering rack damp

slight movement at steering wheel

Fail 1 Apr 2016 160,366 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges and pershing

play in steering rack inner joints

power steering rack damp

slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 30 Mar 2015 154,972 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2014 150,586 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front tyres starting to wear on edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 135,460 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 135,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 110,606 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 110,606 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,837 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,706 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 67,900 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,029 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 46,150 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,126 miles

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

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

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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DE03 LWD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE03 LWD, 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 DE03 LWD registered?

DE03 LWD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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The MOT history for DE03 LWD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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