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LC03 XES

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,562 mi
Last recorded111,562 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 XES
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 111,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning deteriorated (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2017 108,520 miles

all indicator bulbs faded in colour

headlamp lenses deteriorated / patterns weak

rear box exhaust casing heavily corroded

rear registration plate shows deterioration

Fail 12 Jun 2017 108,517 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all indicator bulbs faded in colour

clutch faulty

headlamp lenses deteriorated / patterns weak

rear box exhaust casing heavily corroded

rear registration plate shows deterioration

travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,223 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 100,223 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 89,459 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 89,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,646 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise both front lower suspension arm rear bushes heavily deteriorated

play in steering rack arm inner joints o/s most

Fail 5 Jun 2014 78,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise both front lower suspension arm rear bushes heavily deteriorated

play in steering rack arm inner joints o/s most

recommend wiper blades

Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,706 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

staining of anti freeze / slight coolant seepage on hose connection

Fail 19 Jun 2013 67,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre punctured / has screw in tread / repairable

staining of anti freeze / slight coolant seepage on hose connection

Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,061 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 55,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

evidence of coolant leak from hose connections

rear inner brake pads worn low near if not at minimum thickness / cannot see clearly to ascertain wear

travel on parking brake

Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,958 miles

parking brake has long travel

Fail 8 Jun 2011 45,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

parking brake has long travel

Pass 18 Jun 2010 38,510 miles

n/s/r tyre and o/s/f tyre treads starting to wear low monitor

Fail 17 Jun 2010 38,510 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre and o/s/f tyre treads starting to wear low monitor

Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,625 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,541 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 15,331 miles

strong advise both n/s/r tyre and o/s/r tyre treads worn below 1.6mm on edges but are step down treads

Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,138 miles

brake fluid level in resivior down slightly monitor

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 XES is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XES, 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 XES registered?

LC03 XES is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is LC03 XES safe to buy?

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