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EJ53 WSD

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,363 mi
Last recorded123,363 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 WSD
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 123,363 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both-sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 122,483 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 116,546 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 111,168 miles

2 front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2015 104,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 98,280 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 92,541 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre has 3mm tread remaining

Fail 16 May 2013 92,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre has 3mm tread remaining

Pass 25 May 2012 81,405 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 75,176 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 67,912 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 60,583 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 51,553 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,109 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 47,109 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 35,819 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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EJ53 WSD is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EJ53 WSD, 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 EJ53 WSD registered?

EJ53 WSD is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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