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NC52 LWP

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,219 mi
Last recorded100,219 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC52 LWP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 100,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 96,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 96,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 93,083 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

offside front to rear brake pipe to flexi hose greased

offside front tyre sidewall sligthly cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2013 93,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 88,764 miles

parking brake will need attension in near future

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,606 miles

ADVISE CORROSION AROUND O/S/R +N/S/R WISHBONES+REAR COIL SPRINGS ADVISE UNDERSEAL TO PREVENT FURTHER CORROSION

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST BOX BADLY CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING

Pass 25 Nov 2010 78,672 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 78,672 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 74,454 miles

Topped engine oil up before test.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,016 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 63,532 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 54,781 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 54,781 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 10 Apr 2006 38,420 miles

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

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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NC52 LWP is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NC52 LWP, 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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NC52 LWP is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is NC52 LWP safe to buy?

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