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NC53 LSF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,847 mi
Last recorded61,847 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 LSF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 61,847 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front offside front nearside rear and offside rear corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 61,844 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear backbox corroded outer skin

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front offside front nearside rear and offside rear corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 59,693 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and coated in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear back box exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2023 59,693 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt put new clip on (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and coated in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear back box exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 58,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2022 58,251 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. Front and rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. Front and rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2021 55,722 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2020 53,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2019 51,249 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 51,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 48,300 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 44,662 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 42,068 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 40,501 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 38,809 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 37,327 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,427 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 31,826 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 29,081 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 26,445 miles

both front to rear brake pipes hav slight corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2008 23,834 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 23,834 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 20,916 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 14,007 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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NC53 LSF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NC53 LSF, 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 NC53 LSF registered?

NC53 LSF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is NC53 LSF safe to buy?

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