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SO03 LXM

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,109 mi
Last recorded75,109 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 LXM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 75,109 miles

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

Rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2019 73,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

general surface corrosion underside

one wheel bolt missing from each wheel

Fail 30 May 2019 73,054 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

general surface corrosion underside

one wheel bolt missing from each wheel

Pass 22 May 2018 69,783 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 69,781 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 68,845 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 66,944 miles

general corrosion setting into both outer sills at rear and underside

Fail 17 Sep 2015 66,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

general corrosion setting into both outer sills at rear and underside

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,690 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 5 Sep 2014 63,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 27 Sep 2013 58,115 miles

both rear tyre valves perished

brake pedal anti slip rubber split

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

rear number plate deteriorating

some corrosion on sills

Fail 26 Sep 2013 58,108 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyre valves perished

brake pedal anti slip rubber split

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

rear number plate deteriorating

some corrosion on sills

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,715 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,721 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,325 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 43,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,172 miles

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

nearside front tyre is worn unevenly on edge of tread

Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,836 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 25,726 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 21,657 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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SO03 LXM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO03 LXM, 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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What year was SO03 LXM registered?

SO03 LXM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is SO03 LXM safe to buy?

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