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LW03 OZB

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,484 mi
Last recorded74,484 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 OZB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 74,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing panel and side repeater damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2024 74,172 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 73,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 73,169 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight weeping (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

coolant water leak

Fail 27 Jul 2022 73,169 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight weeping (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

coolant water leak

Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 71,556 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 71,555 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,974 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,383 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 64,803 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)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,067 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 62,067 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads very low on limit

Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,807 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,910 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,017 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,tread not cut as deep from new

Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 46,243 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 46,243 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,666 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,737 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 29,532 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front + rear discs slighty lipped

Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,532 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front + rear discs slighty lipped

Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,259 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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LW03 OZB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LW03 OZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW03 OZB registered?

LW03 OZB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LW03 OZB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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