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EO53 WMT

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,100 mi
Last recorded137,100 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 WMT
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 137,100 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective [both] (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear] bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear surface corrosion on suspension

Fail 5 Oct 2018 137,094 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect [both] (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking [area] requires cleaning off to locate leak (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear] bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre [two] ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear surface corrosion on suspension

Pass 6 Sep 2017 127,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS (3.5.1g)

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Engine oil low prior to testing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Near Limit and perished/cracked sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 127,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS (3.5.1g)

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Engine oil low prior to testing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Near Limit and perished/cracked sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 113,982 miles

Battery cover fitted

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front tyres have perished and damaged outer sidewalls

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 113,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexible hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexible hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Battery cover fitted

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front tyres have perished and damaged outer sidewalls

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 105,441 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

nearside front brake pipe corroded at union

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

os and ns front to rear brake pipes corroded at fuel tank area

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,281 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded behnd plastic mounts

Fail 24 Sep 2013 96,386 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 90,694 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 85,951 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 85,951 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

brake pedal creeking

Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,870 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,461 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 73,461 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

both front wipers weak/smearing

brake pedal noisy/squeeky

rear brakes noisy/squeeky

Fail 16 Sep 2008 68,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

both front wipers weak/smearing

brake pedal noisy/squeeky

rear brakes noisy/squeeky

Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,396 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 64,396 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 58,800 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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EO53 WMT is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WMT, 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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EO53 WMT is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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