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SH53 LFZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,182 mi
Last recorded132,182 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 LFZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2024 132,182 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour on wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour on wing (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust rubbers weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp slightly loose

Nearside Rear Brake caliper spring missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper loose

Pass 14 Jan 2023 129,898 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 129,813 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 127,100 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 127,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 124,653 miles

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

both headlamps fogged

corrosion to underbody

Pass 6 Dec 2019 121,836 miles

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

all headlamps fogged close to mot fail

general corrosion to under body

possible dead animal inside vehicle(due to strong decay smell)

Pass 20 Nov 2018 118,634 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 115,985 miles

corrosion to under body

general wear/play to steering/suspension

Pass 8 Dec 2016 112,804 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded and exhaust has slight leak.

Hand brake needs attention

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end has slight play

Fail 8 Dec 2016 112,804 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded and exhaust has slight leak.

Hand brake needs attention

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end has slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2015 109,345 miles

Most steel brake pipes corroded and exhaust has a small leak

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 105,531 miles

Front brake pipes corroded.

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2013 95,267 miles

Brake warning lamp on dash

Engine oil leak

Exhaust centre and backbox deteriorating

NSF headlamp dim

Screw in OSR tyre and sidewalls cracking

Fail 24 Nov 2013 95,267 miles

Engine oil leak

Brake warning lamp on dash

Exhaust centre and backbox deteriorating

NSF headlamp dim

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Screw in OSR tyre and sidewalls cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2013 95,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 75,107 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 75,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 64,483 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 64,483 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,601 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 51,601 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,030 miles

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

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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SH53 LFZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 SH53 LFZ, 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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SH53 LFZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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