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EF52 LLT

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,957 mi
Last recorded137,957 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 LLT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2024 137,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 135,219 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Heavy corrosion on suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 135,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements No longer reflective (0.1 (d))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Heavy corrosion on suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 131,153 miles

Both headlamps have poor dipped beam patterns due to condition of lenses

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective judders and slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective judders and slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure centre exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 126,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 125,418 miles

Nearside sunblind does not stay up but not effecting drivers view of the road

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 125,411 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit of 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside sunblind does not stay up but not effecting drivers view of the road

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 121,372 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 May 2019 121,366 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 118,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 117,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 May 2017 117,330 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 114,781 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 114,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 108,604 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 102,291 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

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

Fail 28 May 2014 102,290 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 1 May 2013 93,289 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 87,044 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 87,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 82,354 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 72,675 miles

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

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

n/s/f headlamp beam pattern could be better ie just passes

Pass 16 Dec 2008 65,407 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 54,566 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 44,946 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 44,946 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 LLT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EF52 LLT, 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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EF52 LLT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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