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LC03 HYZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,476 mi
Last recorded69,476 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 HYZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2024 69,476 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Both headlamps poor dipped beam pattern

Front Brake pedal rubber starting to split

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front washer jet inop

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant leak radiator area

Pass 22 Apr 2023 68,763 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 68,336 miles

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 68,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 68,228 miles

General under vehicle corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output All 4 headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate with age (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate with age (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 68,228 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced All 4 headlamp lenses have deteriorated with age affecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Rear exhaust silencer severely corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate with age (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 67,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2020 67,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,150 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 64,194 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,705 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,608 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,529 miles

N/S/R tyre perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,166 miles

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Offside front top mount bearing slightly rough

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,450 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 41,102 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 370,996 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 32,103 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,734 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,525 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 17,099 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 HYZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LC03 HYZ, 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 HYZ registered?

LC03 HYZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is LC03 HYZ safe to buy?

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