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HG53 PUX

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,525 mi
Last recorded157,525 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 PUX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 157,525 miles

Rear Lower track control arms plastic covered not able to inspect

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting washers on fixing bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 151,871 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 151,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 145,837 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 145,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 137,584 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 137,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 130,012 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 130,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 122,724 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 114,811 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 114,811 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear fog light in op

Pass 11 Dec 2014 108,261 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 108,261 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2013 98,483 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 98,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 91,847 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 91,847 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 86,381 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 80,066 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 80,066 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 73,913 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 67,122 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 67,117 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,310 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,953 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 PUX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HG53 PUX, 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 PUX registered?

HG53 PUX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is HG53 PUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 PUX shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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