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EN52 HWU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

190,902 mi
Last recorded190,902 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 HWU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 190,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer edge - 195/65/15

Nearside Rear Light cluster slightly loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 178,673 miles

Bonnet latch's starting to seize.

Items removed from drivers view.

Offside Front brake disc back plate badly corroded.

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

Thermostat housing damp / slight leak.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 178,673 miles

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

Bonnet latch's starting to seize.

Items removed from drivers view.

Offside Front brake disc back plate badly corroded.

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

Thermostat housing damp / slight leak.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 17 Jan 2015 164,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

beam pattern weak on both headlamps

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Jan 2014 152,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 144,346 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 144,274 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 132,873 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe leading to nearside rear corroded but not considered excessive

offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rubber bushes deteriorated but not considered to result in excessive free movement

slight dampness on fuel tank

Fail 18 Nov 2011 132,872 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipe leading to nearside rear corroded but not considered excessive

offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rubber bushes deteriorated but not considered to result in excessive free movement

slight dampness on fuel tank

Pass 9 Sep 2010 121,347 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 120,185 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 120,103 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 103,940 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 103,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 87,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 87,723 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 59,635 miles

Considerable free travel on parking brake lever.

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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EN52 HWU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EN52 HWU, 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 EN52 HWU registered?

EN52 HWU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is EN52 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 HWU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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