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HG53 ZVY

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,005 mi
Last recorded123,005 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 ZVY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 123,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 95,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated and blowing.

Fail 28 May 2014 95,451 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated and blowing.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,938 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,488 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,385 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 58,494 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers smear, advise

Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,494 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers smear, advise

Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2009 49,422 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake travel slightly long

Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,131 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 37,131 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 26,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 15,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZVY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZVY, 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 ZVY registered?

HG53 ZVY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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