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HD53 HCL

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,436 mi
Last recorded142,436 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 HCL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 142,436 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroding

both rear brake flexis insecure

engine under tray loose

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Oct 2020 142,418 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front metal brake pipes corroding

both rear brake flexis insecure

engine under tray loose

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2019 136,147 miles

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre bald on both edges advise replacement

slight tightness in both front top suspension mountings

Fail 20 May 2019 136,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

o/s/f tyre bald on both edges advise replacement

slight tightness in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 25 May 2018 133,889 miles

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 23 May 2018 133,881 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 18 May 2017 131,781 miles

Both front top mount bearings rough

Nearside rear tyre distorted

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 May 2016 129,888 miles

rear exhaust corroded

surface rust to all brake discs

Fail 20 May 2016 129,887 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

surface rust to all brake discs

Pass 5 May 2015 128,540 miles

handbrake performance slighltly down 17%

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r shock absorber starting to weep

Fail 28 Apr 2015 128,540 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r shock absorber starting to weep

Pass 5 Mar 2014 125,962 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 120,359 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 111,888 miles

slight play to o/s/f steering system

Fail 27 Jun 2011 111,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play to o/s/f steering system

Pass 6 May 2010 101,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 81,115 miles

handbrake travel is long but still just has reserve

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 8 Apr 2009 81,112 miles

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

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

handbrake travel is long but still just has reserve

Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,413 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 73,413 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2007 63,251 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 63,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 47,345 miles

front no plate has water between its layers at the top but is not disfigureing the letters

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 HCL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HD53 HCL, 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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HD53 HCL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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