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LJ03 XGG

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,804 mi
Last recorded103,804 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 XGG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 103,804 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 103,553 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tempory exhaust hanger fitted but system still adeqately supported. smaller size tyres fitted across front axle.airbag warning lamp on indicating a fault.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,045 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 90,045 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 80,699 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 80,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 71,963 miles

Discs worn all round

Pass 2 May 2009 64,415 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 56,812 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 50,123 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 40,898 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 XGG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LJ03 XGG, 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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LJ03 XGG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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