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HG53 MUB

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

16,703 mi
Last recorded16,703 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 MUB
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 16,703 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 15,908 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 15,829 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 15,404 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 14,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 13,253 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 12,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 10,836 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 9,971 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 9,971 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 8,983 miles

nearside front tyre has worn on the outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 8,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 7,491 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 6,680 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 5,282 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 4,530 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 3,855 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 3,188 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 2,174 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 MUB is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MUB, 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 HG53 MUB registered?

HG53 MUB is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is HG53 MUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 MUB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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