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EX53 EBG

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,438 mi
Last recorded92,438 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 EBG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 92,438 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 82,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 74,388 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Dec 2019 74,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 73,379 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,188 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 72,188 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 71,125 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 71,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 69,760 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 69,754 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 68,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,982 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 66,982 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,992 miles

both sides rear tyres starting to split and perish

Pass 20 Dec 2011 60,298 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 55,879 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,879 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,634 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear number plate slightly delaminated,ok at present time.

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 51,634 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear number plate slightly delaminated,ok at present time.

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 43,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,315 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,677 miles

Brake pads near side rear wearing

Fail 22 Aug 2007 31,677 miles

Brake pads near side rear wearing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,063 miles

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)

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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EX53 EBG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EX53 EBG, 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 EX53 EBG registered?

EX53 EBG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EX53 EBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 EBG shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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