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LS03 WZE

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,854 mi
Last recorded96,854 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 WZE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 96,854 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 96,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner / back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

damage to o/s/f corner

Pass 11 Sep 2018 87,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear rigid brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear rigid brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 87,915 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear rigid brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear rigid brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 85,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 85,370 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 84,037 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 83,261 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 81,711 miles

ATF fluid leak o/s/f underside where pipes link to radiator

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 78,406 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 78,406 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 72,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake lever rubber outer casing insecure

offside rear (outer sidewall) Tyre has a cut nearly deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 30 Jul 2013 74,293 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,484 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,469 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,775 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 14 Jul 2010 51,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 14 Jul 2009 45,768 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,768 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,533 miles

under trays fitted

rear brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )

Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,805 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 23,242 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 23,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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LS03 WZE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LS03 WZE, 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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LS03 WZE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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