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BD53 HTZ

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,025 mi
Last recorded81,025 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 HTZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 81,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 74,737 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 73,782 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 73,738 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 64,952 miles

exhaust repaired with paste??

Fail 30 Nov 2009 64,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 61,283 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,733 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 35,908 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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BD53 HTZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD53 HTZ, 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 BD53 HTZ registered?

BD53 HTZ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BD53 HTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 HTZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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