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NC52 LWS

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,986 mi
Last recorded132,986 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC52 LWS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 132,986 miles

Dash board flickered bring on abs and airbag light, then removed from view

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Number plate bulb light slightly dim

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Wiper blades on limit but still effective

Fail 13 Aug 2016 132,986 miles

Dash board flickered bring on abs and airbag light, then removed from view

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Number plate bulb light slightly dim

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Wiper blades on limit but still effective

Pass 7 Mar 2015 132,892 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 132,639 miles

front discs lipped

front pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2013 132,530 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/ outer sill damaged

n/s/f antiroll bar rubber bush has medium play

n/s/f wishbone bush has medium play

Fail 22 Feb 2013 132,530 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/ outer sill damaged

n/s/f antiroll bar rubber bush has medium play

n/s/f wishbone bush has medium play

Pass 20 Feb 2012 129,236 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 124,123 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 117,411 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 110,640 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 103,342 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 103,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 96,311 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 95,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

advise wheel bearing noisey

Pass 15 Feb 2006 74,162 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 74,162 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LWS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NC52 LWS, 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 NC52 LWS registered?

NC52 LWS is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is NC52 LWS safe to buy?

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