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LV53 PKN

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

121,928 mi
Last recorded121,928 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 PKN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 121,928 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 121,917 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 110,919 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAMES ,,DISCS CORRODED

Fail 7 Feb 2024 110,917 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail ROLL BAR MOUNTING CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

GENERAL CORROSION TO SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAMES ,,DISCS CORRODED

Pass 3 Feb 2023 109,889 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened several (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 108,922 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Feb 2021 108,638 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlight lenses deteriorating

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Feb 2021 108,638 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlight lenses deteriorating

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,635 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Jan 2019 108,203 miles

Handbrake lever grip loose

Parking brake has very little reserve travel

Fail 22 Jan 2019 108,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake lever grip loose

Parking brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jan 2018 102,788 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake sleeve / grip insecure

Fail 22 Jan 2018 102,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush / compliance bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake sleeve / grip insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2017 96,406 miles

All brake pipes corroded.

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush worn.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 96,406 miles

All brake pipes corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush worn.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 89,681 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 89,681 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 83,015 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

very slight free play in near side front lower ball joint

Fail 23 Jan 2015 83,015 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

very slight free play in near side front lower ball joint

Pass 27 Jan 2014 76,843 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,092 miles

SRS Wabnlng light on.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 70,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS Wabnlng light on.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,364 miles

SRS Warning light on.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 59,079 miles

Both front to rear brake pies corroded.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 52,059 miles

Air bag warning ligh on.

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 52,059 miles

Air bag warning ligh on.

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 45,000 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 45,000 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,897 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 31,493 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 PKN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 PKN, 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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LV53 PKN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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