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HK53 FGV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,310 mi
Last recorded157,310 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 FGV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2020 157,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 154,499 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 149,783 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 144,622 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 138,338 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 132,586 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 123,957 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 123,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 116,513 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 109,795 miles

Brake pipes undersealed

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 109,795 miles

Brake pipes undersealed

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 99,264 miles

drivers sill inner trim insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2011 99,264 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers sill inner trim insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2010 85,822 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 69,591 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 55,347 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,259 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,171 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 42,171 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 39,667 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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HK53 FGV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK53 FGV, 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 HK53 FGV registered?

HK53 FGV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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