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EA53 BDU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,144 mi
Last recorded166,144 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 BDU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 166,144 miles

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

some wear to front brake discs

Fail 18 Jun 2013 166,144 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2012 146,790 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 124,761 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 124,761 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 107,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in nearside rear indicator lens not affecting light

Pass 23 Sep 2009 97,753 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill slightly distorted

offside rear outer sill slightly distorted

Fail 22 Sep 2009 97,753 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside outer sill slightly distorted

offside rear outer sill slightly distorted

Pass 29 Sep 2008 84,102 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 84,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 67,046 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,579 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 51,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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EA53 BDU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 EA53 BDU, 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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EA53 BDU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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