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LW03 RXG

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,406 mi
Last recorded104,406 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 RXG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 104,406 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 104,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 93,859 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 93,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 78,516 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 59,653 miles

poor patterns to both headlights.

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 59,653 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

poor patterns to both headlights.

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,939 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 49,708 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 49,706 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,327 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,273 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 34,630 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 34,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 34,505 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,385 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,768 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 18,815 miles

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

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

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 RXG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LW03 RXG, 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 LW03 RXG registered?

LW03 RXG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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