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MW03 LUE

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

195,454 mi
Last recorded195,454 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 LUE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 195,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front top suspension mounting bolt broken

various stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Jun 2016 195,454 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded offside floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front top suspension mounting bolt broken

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2015 170,275 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front and rear tyres wearing low 3mm (215/55/16)

nearside rear door sill corroded/holed but just ok for mot

offside front suspension top mount support has a snapped stud but still secure with other studs

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

various small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Jun 2015 170,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front and rear tyres wearing low 3mm (215/55/16)

nearside rear door sill corroded/holed but just ok for mot

offside front suspension top mount support has a snapped stud but still secure with other studs

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

various small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2014 146,185 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2013 120,265 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 22 May 2012 96,395 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 96,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

advise rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 20 May 2011 76,066 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 76,066 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 69,618 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 61,997 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 61,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,650 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 44,353 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 33,499 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 33,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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MW03 LUE is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MW03 LUE, 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 MW03 LUE registered?

MW03 LUE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is MW03 LUE safe to buy?

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