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LC53 VOT

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,263 mi
Last recorded56,263 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 VOT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 56,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 53,532 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 50,686 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 30 Jan 2018 50,676 miles

Emissions not tested Over heated. (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 47,753 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,732 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,539 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Slight rear brake imbalance

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,793 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,104 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,099 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,184 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,680 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,550 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,841 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,793 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 25,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 23,462 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 23,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake travel high

nearside head lamp broken away from adjuster.unable to make adjustment without removing head lamp.

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 VOT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

LC53 VOT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is LC53 VOT safe to buy?

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