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NU53 LLW

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,212 mi
Last recorded147,212 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 LLW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 147,212 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 147,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 139,253 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 132,299 miles

front section of nearside & offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 132,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

front section of nearside & offside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 123,598 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 115,567 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 107,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 104,185 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 100,231 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Sep 2011 100,231 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 92,259 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 17 Sep 2010 92,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 78,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,515 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 52,908 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,689 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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NU53 LLW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NU53 LLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU53 LLW registered?

NU53 LLW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is NU53 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU53 LLW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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