MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,901 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake hoses ferrules corroded
Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
Nearside front and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Undertray becoming insecure
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
Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded
Power steering hose chafed
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
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
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)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall
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
Oil leak
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
large covers fitted top and bottom engine
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
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 75?
Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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