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DA53 HNJ

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,535 mi
Last recorded99,535 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 HNJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 99,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 30 Oct 2023 91,444 miles

All rear suspension arms corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 83,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

unable to properly inspect sills due to plastic skirts

Pass 22 Oct 2021 76,504 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 71,107 miles

all rear suspension arms slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2019 64,680 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 64,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,243 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 59,243 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear suspension arms corroded but not excessive

unable to properly inspect sills due to plastic sideskirts

Pass 31 May 2016 50,799 miles

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

both rear tyres showing deep cracking and near side one worn to the wear band and just legal

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 31 May 2016 50,799 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear tyres showing deep cracking and near side one worn to the wear band and just legal

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 29 Jun 2015 49,784 miles

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

both rear tyres showing cracking and n/side tyre worn on outside

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,345 miles

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

both front metal brake pipes showing corrosion and some pipes coated in grease

both rear tyres showing cracking

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2014 48,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

both front metal brake pipes showing corrosion and some pipes coated in grease

both rear tyres showing cracking

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,374 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

exhaust in poor condition

n/s rear tyre has a nail

Fail 26 Jun 2013 46,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipes coated in grease

exhaust in poor condition

n/s rear tyre has a nail

Pass 25 Jun 2012 43,214 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,691 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 40,691 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,802 miles

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

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

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

SPARE WHEEL SOFT

Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,485 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 34,485 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2008 29,096 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 21,600 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 14,838 miles

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

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

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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DA53 HNJ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DA53 HNJ, 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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DA53 HNJ is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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