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EF52 EGV

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,932 mi
Last recorded46,932 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 EGV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 46,932 miles

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

slight dampness steering rack both sides

Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,294 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 45,586 miles

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 17 Jul 2018 45,586 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 17 Jul 2017 45,026 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 25 Jul 2016 44,299 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on exhaust

steering rack damp

Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,306 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on exhaust

steering rack damp

wear on front antiroll bar bushes

Fail 15 Jul 2015 43,289 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on exhaust

steering rack damp

wear on front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,319 miles

wear on front tyres

Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,540 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on exhaust

steering rack damp

wear on front antiroll bar bushes

wear on front discs and pads

Fail 11 Jul 2013 41,540 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on exhaust

steering rack damp

wear on front antiroll bar bushes

wear on front discs and pads

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,508 miles

wear on discs and pads

Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,495 miles

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

damage on wheel rims

front exhaust mount broke

imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 25 Jul 2011 39,388 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

damage on wheel rims

front exhaust mount broke

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,089 miles

wear on front tyres

Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,514 miles

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

damage to drivers mirror

wear on front inner rollbar bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,950 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 30,238 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,967 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 18,317 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 18,317 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 EGV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EGV, 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 EF52 EGV registered?

EF52 EGV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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The MOT history for EF52 EGV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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