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FV53 LZH

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,556 mi
Last recorded151,556 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LZH
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 151,556 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 141,907 miles

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

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

cover sills fitted

underside covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2019 141,574 miles

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

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

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

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

cover sills fitted

underside covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 130,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

o/s park brake reading is low compared to n/s.

park brake efficiency only just met indicating system requires attention!.

undertray fitted.

Fail 1 Oct 2018 130,566 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear repaired with tape, but tape has split!, (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

front and rear exhaust heat shields are insecure!.

o/s park brake reading is low compared to n/s.

park brake efficiency only just met indicating system requires attention!.

undertray fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 116,728 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit repaired with tape but secure and operation ok at time of test.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, (1.4.A.2f)

both wiper rubbers deteriorated but still ok at time of test.

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 109,061 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired with tape, (1.1.A.3d)

n/s park brake reading is slightly low compared to o/s.

undertray fitted.

Fail 23 Aug 2016 109,061 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed out of shape, (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired with tape, (1.1.A.3d)

n/s park brake reading is slightly low compared to o/s.

undertray fitted.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 101,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2015 100,937 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake lever handle slightly loose on shaft.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,346 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 73,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 73,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,049 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 45,777 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,777 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 34,663 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 34,663 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,226 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 27,567 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 21,711 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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FV53 LZH is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FV53 LZH, 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 FV53 LZH registered?

FV53 LZH is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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