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AC03 LMC

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,651 mi
Last recorded126,651 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 LMC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2019 126,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Note: Exhaust back-box deteriorated.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 122,344 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

note.brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Mar 2017 118,729 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 11,407 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 108,744 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 102,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note,exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note;exhaust slightly detriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2013 96,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note;exhaust slightly detriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2012 95,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Note: Exhaust backbox is deteriorated.

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 95,441 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Note: Exhaust backbox is deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 93,168 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 91,086 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 85,089 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 85,041 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 71,870 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,843 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,007 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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AC03 LMC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AC03 LMC, 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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AC03 LMC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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