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LB52 PFX

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,374 mi
Last recorded101,374 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 PFX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 101,374 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 101,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 96,025 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded at centre and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 90,727 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 84,860 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 78,173 miles

Central heat shield above exhaust loose

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 69,942 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 60,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 57,125 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,933 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,302 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 55,558 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 54,059 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 54,059 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 52,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake pipes becoming corroded

both front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake pipes becoming corroded

both front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,175 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,367 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,602 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 40,804 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,576 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,890 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 25,331 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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LB52 PFX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LB52 PFX, 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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LB52 PFX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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