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HF52 DPU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,917 mi
Last recorded58,917 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 DPU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,917 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 57,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,758 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,724 miles

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

surface corrosion rear brakes discs

Fail 7 Nov 2011 57,724 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

surface corrosion rear brakes discs

Pass 5 May 2010 51,184 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 51,179 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 40,581 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,998 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,764 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 13,600 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 13,577 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn to approx. 2.5mm

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HF52 DPU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HF52 DPU, 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 HF52 DPU registered?

HF52 DPU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is HF52 DPU safe to buy?

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