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HG53 ZVU

2003 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,044 mi
Last recorded87,044 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 ZVU
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 87,044 miles

advanced wear to both front wishbone rear bushes

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to rear exhaust box

damage to o/s/r body sill and n/s/r door

low to no tread on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

no tread on outer part of n/s/f tyre

on a test run o/s/f, a sound of the road spring "picking up " pos. suspension top mounting slightly worn!!

tracking may need adjustment

tyre pressures low!!

Fail 16 Sep 2009 87,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advanced wear to both front wishbone rear bushes

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to rear exhaust box

damage to o/s/r body sill and n/s/r door

low to no tread on inner edge of o/s/f tyre

no tread on outer part of n/s/f tyre

shock absorbers best replaced in paies

tracking may need adjustment

tyre pressures low!!

Pass 12 Sep 2008 69,296 miles

3 jacking blocks missing

parking brake lever set high

Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning light staying on!

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,805 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 26,805 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 ZVU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

HG53 ZVU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is HG53 ZVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 ZVU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG53 ZVU have outstanding finance?

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