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EN52 NHB

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,114 mi
Last recorded148,114 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 148,114 miles

Front Exhaust mounting slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flex to front. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Nearside Rear Unable to fully test seat belt, due to child seat fitted.

Nearside Sill, slightly damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 148,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust mounting slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flex to front. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Nearside Rear Unable to fully test seat belt, due to child seat fitted.

Nearside Sill, slightly damaged.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 143,381 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to front of vehicle. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Damage to sill.

Nearside Rear Unable to test fully due to child seat being fitted.

Offside Steering arm knuckle has slight play.

Fail 18 Jan 2016 143,381 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to front of vehicle. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Damage to sill.

Nearside Rear Unable to test fully due to child seat being fitted.

Offside Steering arm knuckle has slight play.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 137,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 137,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 133,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and just in limit

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust going rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2013 129,352 miles

brake pipes are starting to corrode

rear anti-roll bar link dust boots are starting to perish

rear exhaust box is starting to deteriorate

slight damage to nearside outer sill

stone chips in windscreen within limits

Fail 28 Jan 2013 129,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes are starting to corrode

nearside front brake pads are getting low

rear anti-roll bar link dust boots are starting to perish

rear exhaust box is starting to deteriorate

slight damage to nearside outer sill

stone chips in windscreen within limits

Pass 24 Jan 2012 126,108 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front and rear tyres worn on edges but just passes due to tread design

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 123,005 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

damage to n/s windscreen zone b

o/s rear light cluster loose

Fail 29 Jan 2010 117,221 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 117,221 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 30 Jan 2009 107,054 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 98,905 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 86,374 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 64,783 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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EN52 NHB 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 70.6%.

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 NHB, 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 NHB registered?

EN52 NHB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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