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EX53 EBJ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,688 mi
Last recorded71,688 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 EBJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 71,688 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 67,010 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,156 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 58,355 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,468 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 57,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,920 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,436 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2009 43,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,150 miles

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

unable to checkdoor sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2008 34,759 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,160 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 24,160 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 23,695 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EX53 EBJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EBJ, 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 EX53 EBJ registered?

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

Is EX53 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 EBJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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