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LB53 EHJ

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,655 mi
Last recorded86,655 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 EHJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 86,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 84,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened supporting suspension coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened supporting suspension coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 82,321 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills. BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear underside suspension and components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 79,495 miles

rear underside suspension and components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 76,407 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2022 76,383 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 73,381 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 73,381 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 70,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 67,034 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding nr limit

n\s rear tyre worn and perished

o\s front brake pipe corroding and slightly bent

o\s rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust weak corroded and slight leak

Fail 4 Apr 2019 66,971 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding nr limit

n\s rear tyre worn and perished

o\s front brake pipe corroding and slightly bent

o\s rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust weak corroded and slight leak

Pass 22 Mar 2018 62,517 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 62,517 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,754 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

knock from steering

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,170 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear exhaust box is getting rusted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,716 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,488 miles

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside and getting low

rear exhaust box is getting v/rusted

Fail 26 Mar 2013 43,426 miles

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

front brake disc worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,426 miles

front brake disc worn

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,982 miles

o/side and n/side front tyresa wearing slight on inside

rear exhaust box is getting rusted

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,634 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,436 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,897 miles

Coolant leak around turbo area

Rear discs rusting

Serpentine belt cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2008 18,979 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 18,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 12,252 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 11,240 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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LB53 EHJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LB53 EHJ, 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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LB53 EHJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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