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LT53 TXW

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,549 mi
Last recorded110,549 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 TXW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2021 110,549 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 108,550 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 108,542 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 105,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 102,855 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 100,158 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 97,030 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 97,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 90,218 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 90,218 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 88,044 miles

nearside front wiper starting to smear

Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,775 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 79,149 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 79,143 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2010 68,004 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 62,003 miles

slight play in steering rack on offside

Fail 24 Feb 2009 62,003 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake lever almost to the end of its travel when applied

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,307 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 51,306 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 41,382 miles

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

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 TXW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

LT53 TXW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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