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LC03 DZE

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,758 mi
Last recorded101,758 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 DZE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 101,758 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under tray fitted obscuring some testable components...

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Fuel hose deteriorated ( Under bonnet fuel hoses cracking... Replacement advised. ) (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2023 101,752 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested ( Both ) (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( Upper & lower drop link covers split. ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective ( No dip beam image emitted from headlight. ) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective ( No dip beam image emitted from headlight. ) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ( Outer sidewall of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise engine bay covers & under tray fitted obscuring some testable components...

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wiper starting to lightly smear across the windscreen.

Nearside Fuel hose deteriorated ( Under bonnet fuel hoses cracking... Replacement advised. ) (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 94,113 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Bush & upper support bearing stiff . ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 84,030 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Advise parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Upper support bearing stiff ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 84,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ( Inner portion of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Advise parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ( Upper support bearing stiff ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 70,183 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 70,187 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 70,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link rod jiont (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 69,578 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 66,712 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 63,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2015 58,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 58,810 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 54,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 54,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 51,209 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 48,941 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 48,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 May 2011 45,839 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2011 45,839 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 41,839 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 37,787 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 32,993 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 10 May 2007 27,078 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 21,749 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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LC03 DZE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LC03 DZE, 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 LC03 DZE registered?

LC03 DZE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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