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HJ53 ZHL

2003 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,511 mi
Last recorded61,511 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 ZHL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 61,511 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 60,697 miles

Both front & rear subframes heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, Perished & starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, Perished & starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both sides, welding repair & heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 60,697 miles

Both front & rear subframes heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, Perished & starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, Perished & starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both sides, welding repair & heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 60,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60-70% worn near wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 57,521 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2021 54,825 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 53,240 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 51,324 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 50,060 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 46,161 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,334 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,796 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Sep 2015 39,796 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2014 37,235 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,435 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,311 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,388 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,989 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 5,319 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 3,559 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 2,999 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 2,999 miles

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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 ZHL is a 2003 Rover 75 in Red 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 ZHL, 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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HJ53 ZHL is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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