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LV53 DYY

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,850 mi
Last recorded100,850 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 DYY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 100,850 miles

Advise hand brake close to reserve travel

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 98,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,202 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,835 miles

o/s/f mcpherson strut slightly weeping fluid

Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,246 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 75,240 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,761 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 72,761 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 68,031 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,190 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,503 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,408 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,903 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 27,547 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

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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LV53 DYY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LV53 DYY, 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 LV53 DYY registered?

LV53 DYY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is LV53 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 DYY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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