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LG53 LWZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

61,883 mi
Last recorded61,883 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 LWZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 61,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

handbrake travel high

rear brake disc corroded

rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2026 61,881 miles

Nearside 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 CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

handbrake travel high

rear brake disc corroded

rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2025 61,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 60,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2023 58,413 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 56,752 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 54,340 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 52,472 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 50,410 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,043 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 45,578 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,143 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,113 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 36,712 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,750 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,546 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,245 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,185 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,017 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,933 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,161 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 10,905 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 LWZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 LG53 LWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG53 LWZ registered?

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

Is LG53 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 LWZ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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