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LC03 WYB

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,067 mi
Last recorded126,067 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 WYB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2022 126,067 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Floor pan is corroding

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 124,870 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 123,744 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2020 123,744 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2019 121,169 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

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

OIL LEAKS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Fail 4 Jun 2019 121,167 miles

Headlamp aim not tested BOTH (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TOO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

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

OIL LEAKS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 4 Jun 2018 119,549 miles

osr nsr tyres perished

Fail 14 May 2018 119,549 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 119,499 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 119,422 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

wipers split

Pass 23 Apr 2015 999,999 miles

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

Oil leak

headlamps poor

Fail 22 Apr 2015 999,999 miles

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

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

Oil leak

headlamps poor

Pass 23 Apr 2014 99,999 miles

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

brake warning lamp on

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

brake warning lamp on

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 999,999 miles

both headlight images poor

front to rear brake pipe rusty near tank

Fail 15 Mar 2013 999,999 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlight images poor

front to rear brake pipe rusty near tank

Pass 12 Oct 2011

Front Discs Are Lipped And Corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Discs Are Lipped And Corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 73,650 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 64,288 miles

belly pan fitted

travel on hand brake

Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,361 miles

Brake pad wear warning lamp ignited on dash ?

Fail 24 Apr 2007 49,361 miles

Brake pad wear warning lamp ignited on dash ?

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 38,666 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 WYB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WYB, 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 WYB registered?

LC03 WYB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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