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EF52 EBO

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

141,051 mi
Last recorded141,051 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 EBO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 141,051 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 136,591 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 132,923 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 132,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 128,346 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 126,081 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 121,904 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 121,848 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 116,972 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 108,323 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 97,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears @ brake pipe securing clips (3.6.B.2c)

both front headlmaps have weak beam images due to oxidisation

Fail 21 Nov 2017 97,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears @ brake pipe securing clips (3.6.B.2c)

both front headlmaps have weak beam images due to oxidisation

Pass 5 Dec 2016 89,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 82,757 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 73,218 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 73,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 63,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 63,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2012 55,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,020 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 52,019 miles

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,887 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 42,704 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 40,165 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,098 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 37,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 32,172 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 25,785 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)

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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EF52 EBO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 EF52 EBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF52 EBO registered?

EF52 EBO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is EF52 EBO safe to buy?

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