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LM52 UVC

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,320 mi
Last recorded89,320 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 UVC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 89,320 miles

Factory fitted undertray's present at time of MOT test.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 89,320 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Factory fitted undertray's present at time of MOT test.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,504 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Factory fitted undertray's present at time of MOT test.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe by the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe by the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 88,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Factory fitted undertray's present at time of MOT test.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe by the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe by the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 87,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that goes round fuel tank to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that goes round fuel tank to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 86,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 86,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 84,788 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 83,458 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 82,359 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 82,359 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 81,393 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 80,041 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 80,041 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 80,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 79,701 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edges of tread and wear. 215/55/16

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 79,701 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edges of tread and wear. 215/55/16

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 79,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 77,994 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 77,984 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,644 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 73,275 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 69,585 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 66,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 1 Sep 2009 64,646 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 61,035 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 56,771 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 56,771 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,144 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 UVC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LM52 UVC, 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 LM52 UVC registered?

LM52 UVC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is LM52 UVC safe to buy?

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