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LR53 SZO

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,566 mi
Last recorded165,566 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 SZO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 165,566 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% additional lamp inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% additional lamp inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 165,535 miles

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% additional lamp inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% additional lamp inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 159,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 156,526 miles

O/S and N/S wiper blades starting to split at outer ends,but clearing screen at time of test

Fail 2 Sep 2013 156,526 miles

O/S and N/S wiper blades starting to split at outer ends,but clearing screen at time of test

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 150,680 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 145,110 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front lower arm inner bushes starting to split

Pass 28 Sep 2010 140,277 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 140,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 126,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 126,338 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 104,894 miles

o/s/r tyre inner part of tread unevan

Pass 27 Sep 2007 82,936 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 59,354 miles

handbrake reserve on limit

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 SZO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

LR53 SZO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LR53 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 SZO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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