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EK03 SZL

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,623 mi
Last recorded88,623 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 SZL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 88,623 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,279 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 76,279 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc offside front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,703 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,126 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 50,126 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 45,298 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,298 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,735 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)

tyre pressure low

Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,122 miles

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2010 28,631 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,056 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 19,156 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 19,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 13,088 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 8,394 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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EK03 SZL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK03 SZL, 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 EK03 SZL registered?

EK03 SZL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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