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LN03 FHV

2003 Rover 75

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,471 mi
Last recorded132,471 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 FHV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 132,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 132,471 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 119,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both front valves (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 119,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both front valves (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 112,565 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 112,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Jul 2016 104,367 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 104,367 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 99,008 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 93,308 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 86,814 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 86,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 79,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL GETTING HIGH

N/S REAR TYRE AT LIMITS

O/S REAR NO.PLATE BULB FLICKERED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,164 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,814 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,270 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 39,800 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,800 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,829 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

under front car not fully checked cover fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2006 18,994 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 18,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,459 miles

exhaust catalyst internals ratterling inside

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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LN03 FHV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LN03 FHV, 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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LN03 FHV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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