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LS53 NLV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,355 mi
Last recorded77,355 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 NLV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 77,355 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 77,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 72,449 miles

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

exhaust heavily corroded

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 31 Oct 2017 67,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 67,813 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 63,205 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel and only just met requirements (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 58,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 54,808 miles

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box slightly rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,966 miles

rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2012 45,592 miles

rear exhaust heavilly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2011 39,594 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside wiper blade split & offside blade smearing screen

Fail 13 Oct 2009 34,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside wiper blade split & offside blade smearing screen

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,013 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play felt in steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2008 31,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play felt in steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,030 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,016 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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LS53 NLV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LS53 NLV, 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 LS53 NLV registered?

LS53 NLV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is LS53 NLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 NLV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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