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EM 8888

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,690 mi
Last recorded146,690 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM 8888
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 146,690 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 138,079 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr jacking mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 131,856 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 124,001 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 114,614 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rubber sleeve swollen poss indication os excessive corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns and os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 104,923 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle wax oiled

Pass 15 Jun 2020 97,778 miles

corrosion noted to rear suspension arms

Pass 1 May 2019 88,710 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rust notedf to rear suspension arm and are wax oiled

wear noted to osf suspension arm bush

Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,920 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 66,163 miles

corrosion to 2 main brake pipes

wear noted to nsf and osf lower suspension arm mounts

Fail 12 May 2017 66,163 miles

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

corrosion to 2 main brake pipes

wear noted to nsf and osf lower suspension arm mounts

Pass 18 May 2016 56,665 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,237 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,477 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 45,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 45,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,443 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 42,443 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 38,167 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,464 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,135 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,881 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,007 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,890 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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EM 8888 is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EM 8888, 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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What year was EM 8888 registered?

EM 8888 is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EM 8888 safe to buy?

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