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SL03 LKA

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,936 mi
Last recorded96,936 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 LKA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 96,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch cover corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 96,857 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded lower front x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour O/s + N/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 91,070 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

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

PARKING BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 91,045 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

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

PARKING BRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 83,838 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 76,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 69,685 miles

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 63,594 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 63,594 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 58,843 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 52,775 miles

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)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,499 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,014 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 39,014 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,527 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,729 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 30,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,513 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 22,086 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 15,611 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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SL03 LKA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL03 LKA, 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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SL03 LKA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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