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LD03 DJY

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,012 mi
Last recorded117,012 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 DJY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 117,012 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 114,599 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 114,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 112,933 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 111,061 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 111,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 108,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 104,236 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2012 93,984 miles

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

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

offside front light level swich linkage damage

Pass 4 Mar 2011 82,604 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 72,213 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 72,213 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 60,627 miles

offside front mirror glass has slight damage

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,350 miles

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

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

offside mirror slight damage

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,618 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,688 miles

reserve travel on h/brake just up to mot standard

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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LD03 DJY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LD03 DJY, 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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LD03 DJY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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