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GL53 HCN

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,469 mi
Last recorded109,469 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 HCN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 109,469 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 106,026 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 105,873 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 103,954 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 103,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 100,723 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 94,630 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 94,630 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,411 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 88,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 72,569 miles

nearside front fog lamp damaged

power steering and alternator belts perishing

slight outer sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

slight play in handbrake lever pivots

Fail 15 Apr 2009 71,882 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front fog lamp damaged

power steering and alternator belts perishing

slight outer sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

slight play in handbrake lever pivots

Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,552 miles

alternator and power steering belts perished

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 3 Apr 2007 12,087 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 10,914 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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GL53 HCN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL53 HCN, 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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What year was GL53 HCN registered?

GL53 HCN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is GL53 HCN safe to buy?

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