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LV53 PHZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,528 mi
Last recorded60,528 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 PHZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 60,528 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 60,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 59,681 miles

rear exhaust box has slight rust

Pass 16 Dec 2020 58,396 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear 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))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Dec 2019 56,379 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade worn

Fail 19 Dec 2019 55,375 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade worn

Pass 21 Dec 2018 52,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 52,427 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 48,144 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 44,231 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,652 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 42,917 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 40,725 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 40,725 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 38,896 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 36,185 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,827 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2009 28,858 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 25,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,291 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 20,295 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 13,689 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 PHZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

LV53 PHZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LV53 PHZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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