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EA53 BFE

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,580 mi
Last recorded103,580 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 BFE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 103,580 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 103,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TOO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened WEBBING BADLY FREYED (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRODED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 96,921 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Nearside OUTER SILL DAMAGED

EXHAUST RUSTY

HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 15 Nov 2016 92,723 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 92,723 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 89,456 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 81,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 81,681 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 73,886 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 73,886 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 66,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,960 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,400 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 53,925 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 45,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,211 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 38,432 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 31,544 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,265 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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EA53 BFE 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 EA53 BFE, 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 BFE is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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