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MV53 EBX

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,737 mi
Last recorded80,737 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 EBX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 80,737 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 77,272 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 7,234 miles

front pads 70% worn

front to rear and osf brake pipes rusty

nsr tyre wearing inner edge

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 9 Jun 2012 66,109 miles

offside rear tyre cut on inner wall

Fail 20 Dec 2011 66,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 57,064 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 57,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,959 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 42,621 miles

N/S/F ABS wiring insecure.

O/S/F C.V boot not split or deteriorated but leaking grease.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2008 42,621 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Auxilliary drive belt fraying.

N/S/F ABS wiring insecure.

O/S/F C.V boot not split or deteriorated but leaking grease.

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2007 34,058 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 34,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2006 35,389 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2006 35,388 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake warning lamp on permanent .... all pads and system appears to be ok

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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MV53 EBX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MV53 EBX, 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 MV53 EBX registered?

MV53 EBX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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