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LV53 DZC

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,901 mi
Last recorded110,901 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 110,901 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 110,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 109,923 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) does not face the rear (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 107,448 miles

Headlamp images poor (just acceptable)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 107,138 miles

Lower slight corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Fail 4 Feb 2021 107,138 miles

Lower slight corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 106,281 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 106,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 105,205 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 102,436 miles

BOTH FRONT AND R/N/S TYRES POOR CONDITION

Fail 7 Feb 2018 102,436 miles

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

BOTH FRONT AND R/N/S TYRES POOR CONDITION

Pass 6 Feb 2017 98,475 miles

Front suspension lower arm bushes slightly split

Rear fog Tell Tale lamp only part illuminated & only just acceptable

Fail 2 Feb 2017 98,475 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Bonnet release mechanism faulty

Boot open switch faulty & warning lamp illuminated

Front suspension lower arm bushes slightly split

Rear fog Tell Tale lamp only part illuminated & only just acceptable

Pass 19 Nov 2015 96,615 miles

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

oil leak

rattle from exhaust

Fail 10 Nov 2015 96,615 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

rattle from exhaust

Pass 10 Nov 2014 94,440 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,626 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 92,626 miles

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

Nearside Front 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 89,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system badly corroding. especially at rear.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 76,818 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,818 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,584 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise: slight occassional rattle from exhaust shield area underneath.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 54,732 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 50,470 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 50,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,958 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip pad wearing.

Front number plate slightly cracked.

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 36,696 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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LV53 DZC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LV53 DZC, 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 DZC registered?

LV53 DZC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is LV53 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 DZC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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