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EN53 BYA

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,112 mi
Last recorded99,112 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 BYA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 99,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2023 98,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated giving weak beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated giving weak beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 97,122 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 95,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 95,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 92,311 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 92,287 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 92,287 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 92,209 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 92,208 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 82,161 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Horn grating slightly

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,550 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,987 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 53,088 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 53,088 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,765 miles

N/S rear inner wheel rim damaged.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 46,765 miles

N/S rear inner wheel rim damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 38,893 miles

Slight damage to inner bead rim of n/s rear wheel.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 34,543 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 32,823 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,961 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,770 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 21,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,938 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 18,461 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 18,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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EN53 BYA is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EN53 BYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN53 BYA registered?

EN53 BYA is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is EN53 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 BYA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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