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LC53 AVN

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,682 mi
Last recorded133,682 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 AVN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 133,682 miles

NSR Tyre Approaching Tread Depth Limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 133,682 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

NSR Tyre Approaching Tread Depth Limit

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 125,774 miles

Front Suspension - OS Inner Rear Bush Deteriorated Allowing Slight Movement

Metal Brake Pipes Corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2012 121,755 miles

Exhaust tailbox slighttly deteriorated/corroded

Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 121,647 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust tailbox slightly deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 116,026 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 107,781 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to rear suspension components

handbrake travel high

oil contamination to underside of vehicle

various covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 30 Sep 2009 95,422 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 82,074 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 70,521 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 59,669 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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LC53 AVN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 LC53 AVN, 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 LC53 AVN registered?

LC53 AVN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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