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MT53 LOF

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,710 mi
Last recorded61,710 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 LOF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 61,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2017 54,072 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 54,066 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly misting (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly misting (2.7.3)

has slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2016 51,035 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly misting (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly misting (2.7.3)

has slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,631 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 47,631 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,772 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight movement battery

Pass 20 Dec 2012 38,939 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Dec 2011 35,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

tyre size 215 55 16 W

Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,275 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 16 Dec 2010 32,275 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,968 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 26,968 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,561 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 23,247 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 16,593 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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MT53 LOF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,950cc 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 MT53 LOF, 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 MT53 LOF registered?

MT53 LOF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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