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HG53 ZVV

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

158,530 mi
Last recorded158,530 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 158,530 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 158,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 150,986 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 150,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 144,037 miles

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

Nearside parking brake just met requirements on rolling road

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank straps very corropded

general corrosion rear suspension/chassis components

Fail 5 Jan 2017 144,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside parking brake just met requirements on rolling road

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank straps very corropded

general corrosion rear suspension/chassis components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 137,777 miles

hand brake on limit of travel

Fail 18 Jan 2016 137,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bone bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake on limit of travel

Pass 20 Jan 2015 131,399 miles

front lower sus arms rear bushes deterioating

Fail 20 Jan 2015 131,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front lower sus arms rear bushes deterioating

Pass 23 Jan 2014 124,308 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 115,348 miles

discs poor condition

Fail 11 Jan 2013 115,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

discs poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2012 108,264 miles

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

front discs worn rear discs deterioating

Fail 17 Jan 2012 108,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear 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)

front discs worn rear discs deterioating

Pass 4 Jan 2011 97,923 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 97,923 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s rear tyre low on inner edges and starting to get out of shape

rear suspension parts rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2010 85,568 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 74,307 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 59,266 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 59,266 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 45,490 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 45,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ZVV 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 56.5%.

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 ZVV, 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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HG53 ZVV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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