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EL53 MRS

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

232,387 mi
Last recorded232,387 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL53 MRS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 232,387 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os+ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded os+ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2024 232,382 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os+ns (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded os+ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2023 226,536 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2023 225,935 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 217,444 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2022 217,429 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2021 209,817 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 209,808 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2020 206,444 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank strap almost broken due to corrosion (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Underbody Corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 206,435 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank strap almost broken due to corrosion (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Underbody Corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 198,163 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 186,743 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr/osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 178,689 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 178,688 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 170,349 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 170,349 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 158,041 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 158,041 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 152,662 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 152,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 144,565 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 144,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

play in steering trackrods

Pass 2 Oct 2012 137,719 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 137,719 miles

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

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

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 131,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 131,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 118,693 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 118,693 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 101,308 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 101,308 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 101,124 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 84,051 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 65,567 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 65,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 49,949 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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EL53 MRS is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 EL53 MRS, 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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EL53 MRS is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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