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HJ53 WKZ

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,957 mi
Last recorded73,957 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 WKZ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 73,957 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,544 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,300 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,246 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,680 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,481 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,053 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,145 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,978 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,704 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 14,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 12,542 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 WKZ is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WKZ, 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 WKZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for HJ53 WKZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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