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HF53 ABU

2003 Rover 75

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,321 mi
Last recorded81,321 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 ABU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back. Benefit of doubt given. (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 81,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Broken. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back. Benefit of doubt given. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Under trays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,480 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Exhaust rear heat shield loose.

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,789 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 63,631 miles

front brake discs corroded

offside rear shock slightly damp

rear brake pads low and disc corroded in poor condition

slight play in offside front droplink

Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,429 miles

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 57,427 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,823 miles

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2012 50,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air box top loose

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,944 miles

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

n/s/r disc poor

o/s/f ARB link lower rubber cover split

Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,508 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 36,507 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,402 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,087 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,036 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 18,036 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust tail pipe surface rust

sticker swept area

washer aim appears high

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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HF53 ABU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HF53 ABU, 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 HF53 ABU registered?

HF53 ABU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is HF53 ABU safe to buy?

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