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MF03 LXR

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,928 mi
Last recorded118,928 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 LXR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 118,928 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 118,915 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2012 118,553 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 118,510 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 107,316 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 107,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 95,011 miles

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

corrosion evident brake pipes

slight play evident in steering rack

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to under tray

Fail 28 Oct 2009 94,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion evident brake pipes

slight play evident in steering rack

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to under tray

Pass 1 Nov 2008 80,644 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 65,970 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 50,286 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,428 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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MF03 LXR is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF03 LXR, 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 MF03 LXR registered?

MF03 LXR is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is MF03 LXR safe to buy?

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