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LG03 TMU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,511 mi
Last recorded122,511 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 TMU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 122,511 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2019 113,144 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 104,646 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 104,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 96,910 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes allowing slight movement in anti-roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres stepping out heavily on inner edges

dashboard display starting to malfunction

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

heavy coolant leak

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 5 Oct 2016 96,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes allowing slight movement in anti-roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres stepping out heavily on inner edges

dashboard display starting to malfunction

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

heavy coolant leak

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 8 Oct 2015 76,477 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 70,677 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 70,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 14 Oct 2013 56,443 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,240 miles

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

Offside rear coil spring broken,but just locates on lower pad

Fail 26 Oct 2012 50,240 miles

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

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

Offside rear coil spring broken,but just locates on lower pad

Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,572 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 39,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,718 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,690 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 25,114 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 20,787 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 16,382 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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LG03 TMU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LG03 TMU, 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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LG03 TMU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LG03 TMU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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