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EY03 WBG

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

134,051 mi
Last recorded134,051 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 WBG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 134,051 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRTES WORN ON INSIDE AND OUTER EDGES

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATING

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2014 126,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

auxillary belt noisy

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 4 Mar 2014 126,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

auxillary belt noisy

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 25 Jan 2013 119,256 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre sidewalls slightly damaged due to under inflation

Fail 23 Jan 2013 119,256 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre sidewalls slightly damaged due to under inflation

Pass 18 Mar 2011 106,316 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

tyres under inflated [pumped up]

Fail 18 Mar 2011 106,316 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

tyres under inflated [pumped up]

Pass 2 Mar 2010 99,841 miles

offside front tyre worn and cut on outer edge

Fail 1 Mar 2010 99,841 miles

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

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

handbrake travel quite long [may need cleaning and adjusting] offside has lower effort.

offside front tyre worn and cut on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2008 78,947 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 78,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 65,852 miles

handbrake travel slightly long

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 65,852 miles

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 20 Feb 2006 49,829 miles

front brakes showing wear

Fail 20 Feb 2006 49,829 miles

front brakes showing wear

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EY03 WBG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EY03 WBG, 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 EY03 WBG registered?

EY03 WBG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EY03 WBG safe to buy?

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