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HD53 BHF

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,292 mi
Last recorded49,292 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 BHF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 49,292 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 45,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 44,704 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 44,510 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 43,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 43,458 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,027 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 42,437 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,847 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 30 Dec 2013 40,832 miles

n/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2013 39,675 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 14 Jan 2013 39,675 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Jan 2012 37,907 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,323 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,269 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 32,214 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,081 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 24,574 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 24,574 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HD53 BHF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HD53 BHF, 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 HD53 BHF registered?

HD53 BHF is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is HD53 BHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD53 BHF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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