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LN53 DBX

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

64,574 mi
Last recorded64,574 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 DBX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 64,574 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 60,274 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 56,891 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, rear of wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 56,891 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both, by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, rear of wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 53,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust /cat deteriorated internal

Fail 6 Dec 2022 53,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust /cat deteriorated internal

Pass 3 Nov 2021 48,443 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (rear of wishbone) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 46,736 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 45,023 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated/ cat breaking up internal and rear box corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2019 45,023 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust system deteriorated/ cat breaking up internal and rear box corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 42,954 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated /cat breaking down internal and rear box corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2018 42,954 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated /cat breaking down internal and rear box corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2017 40,285 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 40,285 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 36,466 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 30,041 miles

both front tyres cracking in outer treads

Pass 23 Oct 2014 27,734 miles

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)

brake pipes corraded where clamped along floor pan

Fail 23 Oct 2014 27,734 miles

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

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

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)

brake pipes corraded where clamped along floor pan

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 26,899 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,535 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,149 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,546 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,789 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,771 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,677 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,132 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LN53 DBX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LN53 DBX, 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 LN53 DBX registered?

LN53 DBX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is LN53 DBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN53 DBX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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