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EO53 LGU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,327 mi
Last recorded93,327 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 LGU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak ()

e.m.l.light on.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 93,314 miles

Emissions not tested oil leak. (7.3.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak ()

e.m.l.light on.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,181 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak,

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

oil leak.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 81,525 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

oil leak.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,378 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

e m l on dash

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,689 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

e.m.l.light on.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 62,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

e.m.l.light on.

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,045 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,206 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 48,206 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,549 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,086 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 31,231 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,231 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,761 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer tread

pas drive belt cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,674 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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EO53 LGU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 EO53 LGU, 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 EO53 LGU registered?

EO53 LGU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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