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SL03 LKY

2003 Rover 75

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,971 mi
Last recorded150,971 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 LKY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 150,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 22 Feb 2022 150,564 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 148,672 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 147,247 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Feb 2019 145,142 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to front and rear sub frames and sills

Slight play in nearside and Offside rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2018 143,160 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 143,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed rubbing on underside of battery box (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 140,632 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack mjoint

Pass 26 Jan 2016 137,579 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear sub-frame mounting bolt and washer corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

internal headlamp adjuster used

Fail 26 Jan 2016 137,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear sub-frame mounting bolt and washer corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

internal headlamp adjuster used

Pass 9 Feb 2015 130,799 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 125,146 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 120,569 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 120,370 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 114,019 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 113,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 104,677 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 104,676 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 91,388 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 76,379 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,278 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,404 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 37,824 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 LKY is a 2003 Rover 75 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LKY, 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 LKY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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