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LD53 TVF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,497 mi
Last recorded42,497 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 TVF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 42,497 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 41,830 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 41,596 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 41,101 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 40,382 miles

Underside Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 39,591 miles

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

Underside corroded

Fail 9 May 2019 39,586 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside Corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2016 39,378 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,954 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 36,056 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 33,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 32,545 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 32,545 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,682 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 26,945 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 23,164 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls

off side front indicator lens cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,679 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 17,882 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,365 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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LD53 TVF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TVF, 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 TVF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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