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RY53 LSZ

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,924 mi
Last recorded91,924 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 LSZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 91,924 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 91,022 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 91,020 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 89,852 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 88,879 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 87,663 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 85,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads at 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust cover has a small cut (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 82,583 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 79,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 75,793 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,045 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,068 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 54,144 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,387 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 45,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,081 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 41,059 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,513 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,105 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 27,529 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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RY53 LSZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RY53 LSZ, 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 RY53 LSZ registered?

RY53 LSZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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The MOT history for RY53 LSZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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