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DX53 HZF

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,113 mi
Last recorded53,113 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 HZF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,113 miles

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

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

air bag faulty

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2012 53,113 miles

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

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

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

air bag faulty

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,030 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 41,068 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 41,068 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,620 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 34,620 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,382 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 22,379 miles

Front brake pads over half worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 22,379 miles

Front brake pads over half worn.

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 17,008 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 17,008 miles

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

O/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES JUST ABOVE WEAR MARKERS

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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DX53 HZF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DX53 HZF, 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 DX53 HZF registered?

DX53 HZF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is DX53 HZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 HZF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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