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LT53 PMU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,072 mi
Last recorded57,072 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 PMU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 57,072 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 56,343 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 55,776 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 55,771 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 54,703 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 54,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 54,119 miles

EML warning on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,304 miles

E M L ON

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 53,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

E M L ON

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 52,705 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,919 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 51,099 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,008 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 50,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,065 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

eml light on

Fail 17 Jan 2012 42,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

eml light on

Pass 11 Feb 2011 28,838 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 28,812 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,800 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 15,514 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,777 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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LT53 PMU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LT53 PMU, 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 LT53 PMU registered?

LT53 PMU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LT53 PMU shows 21 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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