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EK53 VML

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,497 mi
Last recorded104,497 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 VML
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 104,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 104,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,905 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 97,819 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 91,638 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 85,997 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 75,293 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 75,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine undertray insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2014 67,027 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,693 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,641 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 53,078 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres worn edge

Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,535 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,749 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 36,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,986 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,090 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 27,090 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,756 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 VML is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VML, 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 VML is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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