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LJ03 XFV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,434 mi
Last recorded109,434 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 XFV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 109,434 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 109,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 105,288 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 101,030 miles

exhaust corroded

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 5 Sep 2019 101,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

exhaust corroded

Nearside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 24 Jul 2019 100,942 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

temp/ diesel cap fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 97,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 97,306 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 89,548 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 89,548 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 87,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (PART OF AN ALL IN ONE PIECE SYSTEM) (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 78,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre has signs of perishing

offside front tyre has a deep cut all around tread but no cords showing

Fail 13 Aug 2016 78,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre has signs of perishing

offside front tyre has a deep cut all around tread but no cords showing

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,004 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,252 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 68,920 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 68,915 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,079 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 62,075 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 57,610 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 57,610 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,276 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,653 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,051 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 32,256 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,261 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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LJ03 XFV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LJ03 XFV, 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 LJ03 XFV registered?

LJ03 XFV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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