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LC53 VNW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,901 mi
Last recorded103,901 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 VNW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 103,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 102,145 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 102,131 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 99,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2020 98,401 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 98,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 98,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 98,290 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 97,873 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 97,872 miles

Offside Rear Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,320 miles

Front Brake hoses ferrules corroded

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside front and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Undertray becoming insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2017 97,320 miles

Front Brake hoses ferrules corroded

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Undertray becoming insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2016 95,922 miles

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Power steering hose chafed

Fail 6 Jun 2016 95,921 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering hose chafed

Pass 4 Jun 2015 94,781 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,438 miles

Int fault o/s/r foglamp

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 93,764 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 93,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,472 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 91,339 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

Fail 23 Dec 2011 91,339 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 20 Jan 2011 88,245 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2011 88,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

rear disc worn and corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2010 78,828 miles

large covers fitted top and bottom engine

Fail 6 Jan 2010 78,828 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

excess travel on park brake[possible ajustment]

large covers fitted top and bottom engine

Pass 7 Jan 2009 68,213 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 68,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 58,508 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 58,508 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 46,514 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 VNW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LC53 VNW, 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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LC53 VNW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 December 2003.

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