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CV53 HRF

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,374 mi
Last recorded133,374 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 HRF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 133,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 119,306 miles

engine management lihgt on

Fail 30 Jun 2011 119,158 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine light on

handbrake travel high

noise from front

screen chipped

no oil in engine

Pass 30 Jun 2010 103,284 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 88,217 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 88,212 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 65,973 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,834 miles

Drivers door catch needs attention.

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 21,460 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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CV53 HRF 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 CV53 HRF, 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 CV53 HRF registered?

CV53 HRF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is CV53 HRF safe to buy?

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