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HG53 JZV

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

153,987 mi
Last recorded153,987 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 JZV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 153,987 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 149,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust blowing front flexi

Pass 9 Sep 2022 144,229 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 140,062 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 135,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 134,832 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 133,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer - 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 133,525 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer - 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 126,710 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2017 126,710 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 122,565 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 117,992 miles

Undertray fitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 113,247 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 107,359 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 98,490 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 89,301 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,236 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 66,631 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 66,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,287 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 44,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 44,715 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,943 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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HG53 JZV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HG53 JZV, 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 HG53 JZV registered?

HG53 JZV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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