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HJ53 YOY

2003 Rover 75

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,364 mi
Last recorded50,364 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 YOY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 50,364 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 50,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 47,804 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 42,555 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 41,100 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 41,059 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 40,749 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 40,749 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,133 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 39,317 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 38,369 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 37,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,582 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,020 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,497 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,076 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,374 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,095 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,635 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 14,805 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 YOY is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YOY, 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 YOY registered?

HJ53 YOY is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is HJ53 YOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ53 YOY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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