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LD53 LBN

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,996 mi
Last recorded99,996 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 LBN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 99,996 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 99,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195/65/15 /- 4mm ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 94,611 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 90,021 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 89,808 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,369 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box slightly rusty

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 83,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 83,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 83,225 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 83,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 79,806 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 75,395 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 71,477 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,486 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,616 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,901 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 60,901 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,068 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,624 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,794 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,791 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 39,791 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,947 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,005 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,295 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,393 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 21,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LD53 LBN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LD53 LBN, 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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LD53 LBN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is LD53 LBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD53 LBN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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