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LR53 RZF

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,204 mi
Last recorded140,204 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 RZF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 140,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 133,113 miles

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint STEERING RACK END SEAL (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 133,113 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint STEERING RACK END SEAL (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 126,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 126,172 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 118,195 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose but will not come adrift

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 104,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 104,308 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Centre reciver not working (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 95,969 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 91,639 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 86,642 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 81,499 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,818 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 76,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 70,933 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 70,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,171 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 49,171 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 41,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,633 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,867 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,559 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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LR53 RZF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LR53 RZF, 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 LR53 RZF registered?

LR53 RZF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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