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EK03 XHW

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,579 mi
Last recorded65,579 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 XHW
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 65,579 miles

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 15 Apr 2025 64,073 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 62,214 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 61,397 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 60,633 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 60,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 58,651 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 56,762 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,863 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,386 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,423 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,225 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,936 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,007 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,588 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,244 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 31,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,152 miles

Park brake travel could be better

Pass 17 Apr 2007 22,469 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,147 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 XHW is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EK03 XHW, 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 EK03 XHW registered?

EK03 XHW is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is EK03 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK03 XHW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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