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LC52 PWJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,741 mi
Last recorded114,741 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 PWJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 114,741 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 114,529 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 100,254 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both shoulders of both front tyres worn bald* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged *Both sidewalls scrubbed/worn* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 99,926 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both shoulders of both front tyres worn bald* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged *Both sidewalls scrubbed/worn* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 86,315 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking fluid slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 73,360 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 73,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (195/65 R15 91V Cuts Marked.) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Bald on both edges* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 64,937 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (o/s worst) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split in silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 59,977 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,107 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, diffusing patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 56,945 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both, diffusing patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 48,383 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 41,477 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 35,274 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,933 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 31,933 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 28,343 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 28,343 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 24,033 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 20,027 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 19,847 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 19,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 19,459 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 17,588 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2009 15,918 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 14,188 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2007 12,054 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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LC52 PWJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LC52 PWJ, 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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LC52 PWJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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