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LG53 LWV

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,411 mi
Last recorded72,411 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 LWV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,411 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 72,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,814 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake wear indicator lamp on unable to see threw wheels

Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 60,473 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,642 miles

WASHERS POOR

Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,850 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 48,850 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 47,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,048 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,148 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 26 Sep 2011 40,008 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,738 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,076 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,215 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,771 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 20,771 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,420 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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LG53 LWV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LG53 LWV, 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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LG53 LWV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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