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SL53 LZU

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,726 mi
Last recorded91,726 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 LZU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 91,726 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION ARMS MAJOR CORROSION. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 91,726 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT WISH BONE REAR MOUNTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION ARMS MAJOR CORROSION. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,545 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 75,018 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 65,769 miles

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

n/s & o/s front brake pipes corroded

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,233 miles

Nearside 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)

front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight smoke on acceleration

Fail 19 Jun 2015 57,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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)

front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight smoke on acceleration

Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,597 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,813 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

slight blue smoke from exhaust

wipers not 100% efficient

Fail 20 Jun 2013 43,813 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight blue smoke from exhaust

wipers not 100% efficient

Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,721 miles

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

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

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

slight blue smoke from exhaust ( burning oil )

Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,466 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake travel near limit

Fail 16 Jun 2011 37,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake travel near limit

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 30,604 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 30,604 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,880 miles

slight wear in n/s power rack knuckle

Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,824 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 17,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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SL53 LZU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SL53 LZU, 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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SL53 LZU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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