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HJ53 TSU

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,976 mi
Last recorded97,976 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 97,976 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 85,909 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,542 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 65,844 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 65,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2011 51,740 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 39,898 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 May 2010 39,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,020 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,846 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,920 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,976 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 TSU is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ53 TSU registered?

HJ53 TSU is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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