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DG53 LRK

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,580 mi
Last recorded126,580 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 LRK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 126,580 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 126,579 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 Apr 2019 126,569 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 126,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear heat shield insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 124,144 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 124,144 miles

Central Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 118,211 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 112,156 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 107,120 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 102,521 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 102,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 100,204 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 95,113 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 81,941 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,698 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 51,174 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,049 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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DG53 LRK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DG53 LRK, 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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DG53 LRK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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