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WF53 LXJ

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

125,248 mi
Last recorded125,248 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 LXJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 125,248 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 120,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 3mm and is significantly worn on it's inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 120,475 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 3mm and is significantly worn on it's inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 116,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill near jacking point, repair required soon (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s/r required soon (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe and centre corroded and will be required very soon (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 113,481 miles

Offside Front Damage to drivers door

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And very corroded, required soon (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 109,489 miles

Central heat shield loose

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

Rear exhaust corroaded

Fail 21 Nov 2018 109,489 miles

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

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

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

Central heat shield loose

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

Rear exhaust corroaded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 106,451 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear metal pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 102,773 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Front outer edge worn

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2016 102,773 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Front outer edge worn

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 99,847 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 95,245 miles

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

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

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

front top struts mounts worn

Fail 27 Nov 2014 95,245 miles

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

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

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

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

front top struts mounts worn

Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,677 miles

Front anti-roll bar links worn. front lower arm rear bushes worn.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 77,113 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in front upper strut mounts. All tyres getting low on tread. s.r.s light flashs occasionaly

Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,843 miles

rear metal brake pipes begining to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,467 miles

rear tyres getting low.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 36,938 miles

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 27 Nov 2006 27,621 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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WF53 LXJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WF53 LXJ, 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 WF53 LXJ registered?

WF53 LXJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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