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LM52 UUN

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,209 mi
Last recorded96,209 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 UUN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2026 96,209 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 93,318 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 93,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 86,601 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2024 86,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 85,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 85,425 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 4 Nov 2021 84,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

perishing to osr tyre.

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 Oct 2020 83,612 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 82,426 miles

Slight corrosion on nearside rear sill

Pass 19 Nov 2018 80,248 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 77,613 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 75,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers/undedrtrays obscuring some components

Fail 15 Nov 2016 75,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers/undedrtrays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front strut top bearing assembly noisy when turning lock to lock

nearside front strut top bearing assembly noisy when turning lock to lock

Fail 25 Nov 2015 72,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front strut top bearing assembly noisy when turning lock to lock

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front strut top bearing assembly noisy when turning lock to lock

Pass 17 Nov 2014 70,170 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,267 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 64,291 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,453 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,226 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,747 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 46,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,867 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 33,664 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 26,723 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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LM52 UUN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM52 UUN, 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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LM52 UUN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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