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LS53 NMZ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,371 mi
Last recorded94,371 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 NMZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 94,371 miles

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 90,869 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 85,787 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 82,272 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 77,828 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 73,759 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 66,282 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 66,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 57,859 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,551 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 999,999 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 999,999 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 999,999 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Dec 2014
Fail 2 Dec 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 999,999 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,986 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished & cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2011 47,582 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 64,861 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,399 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 43,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 34,924 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 34,924 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,065 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 NMZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS53 NMZ registered?

LS53 NMZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is LS53 NMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 NMZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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