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MC53 EGF

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,695 mi
Last recorded95,695 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 EGF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 95,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

alternator and power steering pump drive belts worn

Fail 2 Mar 2016 95,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

alternator and power steering pump drive belts worn

Pass 16 Sep 2014 93,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

alternator belt cracked

power steering belt cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2014 93,889 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

alternator belt cracked

power steering belt cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2013 91,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

alternator belt cracked

power steering belt badly cracked

top up engine oil with 1 litre for emissions test

Fail 18 Sep 2013 91,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

alternator belt cracked

centre exhaust box outer casing and front joint with catalytic converter corroded

centre exhaust heatshield insecure

power steering belt badly cracked

top up engine oil with 1 litre for emissions test

Pass 7 Sep 2012 86,038 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 86,038 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust front clamps corroded req changing

Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,626 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 77,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 72,496 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,584 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 65,584 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,227 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 26,016 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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MC53 EGF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MC53 EGF, 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 MC53 EGF registered?

MC53 EGF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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