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OE53 EKJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 EKJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022
Pass 27 Aug 2021
Pass 10 Sep 2020
Fail 7 Sep 2020

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019
Pass 11 Jun 2018
Fail 11 Jun 2018

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017

Rear Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016
Fail 29 Mar 2016

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015

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 24 Mar 2015

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2014
Fail 24 Mar 2014

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 98,384 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 92,013 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 92,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 83,485 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 2 Dec 2009 72,021 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 62,231 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 62,231 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 53,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 42,597 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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OE53 EKJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OE53 EKJ, 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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OE53 EKJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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