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LC52 TWU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

331,615 mi
Last recorded331,615 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 TWU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 331,615 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2025 331,615 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2024 330,367 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All vehicle structure corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill damaged/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill damaged/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All vehicle structure corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 327,907 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All vehicle structure corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 327,890 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner/outer sill damaged/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner/outer sill damaged/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All vehicle structure corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 317,101 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reversing light not working

rear suspension parts corroded and fuel tank strap

Fail 5 Jul 2022 317,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reversing light not working

rear suspension parts corroded and fuel tank strap

Pass 13 Jul 2021 298,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened needs attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad warning light on (pad sensor wire damaged

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 298,536 miles

Indicator switch inoperative faulty (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened needs attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad warning light on (pad sensor wire damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 298,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front to rear and both front brake pipes corroded

no clutch rubber

no reverse light

Pass 13 Feb 2020 290,928 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever has slight free play (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Fluid reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all suspension arms & rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 290,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever has slight free play (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Fluid reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all suspension arms & rods (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 288,672 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 288,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 283,447 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded O/SIDE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front INNER LAMP LENS SLIGHTLY LOOSE

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

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

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

Offside Rear FLEXI BRAKE HOSE BRACKET INSECURE

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2018 283,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/rear brake hose bracket insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2017 278,600 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 278,589 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom engine / g/box mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 276,229 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 276,228 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 271,228 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 272,035 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 272,028 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 251,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Nearsider rear brake pipes have an application of grease

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

Offside front to rear brake pipes have a securing clip broken but not insecure

Offside rear and offside front to rear brake pipes have an application of grease

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 251,457 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Nearsider rear brake pipes have an application of grease

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

Offside front to rear brake pipes have a securing clip broken but not insecure

Offside rear and offside front to rear brake pipes have an application of grease

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 235,693 miles

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

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

centre brake pipe clip broken

Pass 17 Jan 2012 211,947 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 211,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 192,845 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 161,285 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 161,285 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 129,512 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 98,056 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 60,695 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 46,613 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 TWU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 LC52 TWU, 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 TWU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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