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LV03 UEW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,471 mi
Last recorded102,471 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 UEW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 102,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 205,441 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 205,441 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 194,260 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 171,754 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 163,215 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 151,642 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 138,244 miles

Nearside Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 May 2007 138,244 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 136,451 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 136,451 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 128,046 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 128,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front lower arm rear bushes splitting

noise from rear brakes

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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LV03 UEW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LV03 UEW, 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 LV03 UEW registered?

LV03 UEW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is LV03 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV03 UEW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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