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EX53 ECC

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,123 mi
Last recorded101,123 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 ECC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 101,123 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,259 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 99,257 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 FRONT CENTRE UNDERSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 97,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,731 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at front

offside park brake only just within efficiency requirements

Pass 26 Feb 2016 93,007 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 90,306 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 86,772 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,422 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 83,386 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,452 miles

Rear and centre brake pipes slightly corroding

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 75,382 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 75,354 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 71,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,762 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,667 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,413 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

noise from offside rear wheel

Fail 23 Jul 2008 66,413 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

noise from offside rear wheel

Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,777 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2006 45,812 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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EX53 ECC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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