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EK53 TXA

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,973 mi
Last recorded122,973 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 TXA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 122,973 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear brake pipes poorly positioned

Fail 26 Jul 2019 122,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 114,533 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated gone cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded but not insecure, general underside corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2018 114,531 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated gone cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded but not insecure, general underside corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2017 109,732 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 109,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 98,277 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rear (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 83,659 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 83,077 miles

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

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 1 May 2014 69,124 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 69,122 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,792 miles

N/S REAR TYRE 2-3mm.

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE SURFACE CORROSION.

Pass 8 May 2012 61,540 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 61,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 57,381 miles

o/s/r tyre inner wall split

Fail 16 May 2011 57,380 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre inner wall split

Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,459 miles

O/S REAR AND REAR INNER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. N/S REAR TYRE 2mm AND TREAD CRACKED.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 53,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S REAR AND REAR INNER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. N/S REAR TYRE 2mm AND TREAD CRACKED.

Pass 21 May 2009 49,430 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 46,087 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 43,020 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Wiper blades worn.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,462 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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EK53 TXA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EK53 TXA, 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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EK53 TXA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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