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EK53 VLT

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,885 mi
Last recorded189,885 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 189,885 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 189,848 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 183,335 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 175,093 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 109,718 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 99,288 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 89,779 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes contain corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2007 86,163 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 VLT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EK53 VLT, 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 EK53 VLT registered?

EK53 VLT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is EK53 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 VLT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK53 VLT have outstanding finance?

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