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LG03 VSZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,800 mi
Last recorded119,800 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 VSZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 119,800 miles

offside door mirror is damaged

slight exhaust gas leak on front joiner

Fail 2 Mar 2016 119,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake pads are low

offside door mirror is damaged

offside front tyre on the minimum legal limit

slight exhaust gas leak on front joiner

Fail 11 Feb 2015 102,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 102,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 92,836 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 87,630 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 14 Feb 2013 87,630 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 24 Nov 2011 86,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 86,633 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 84,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 84,312 miles

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,756 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 54,572 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,731 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,438 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 VSZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VSZ, 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 LG03 VSZ registered?

LG03 VSZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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