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HJ53 THN

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,419 mi
Last recorded95,419 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 THN
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 95,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All on underside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 90,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underside wax oiled

Fail 13 Feb 2025 90,214 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underside wax oiled

Pass 28 Nov 2023 87,603 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Nov 2023 87,598 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 87,447 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 86,749 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,000 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 85,101 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,567 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 81,387 miles

front suspension strut top bearings slightly worn

Pass 26 Oct 2016 78,253 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,129 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 75,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 72,722 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 70,346 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 66,424 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,582 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 57,249 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,585 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,213 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,422 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,626 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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HJ53 THN is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HJ53 THN, 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 HJ53 THN registered?

HJ53 THN is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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