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HV53 BKG

2003 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,070 mi
Last recorded55,070 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 BKG
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,070 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,752 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2011 50,330 miles

Coolant leak

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2011 50,330 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 49,081 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,869 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate braking up

Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,782 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,843 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,692 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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HV53 BKG is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HV53 BKG, 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 HV53 BKG registered?

HV53 BKG is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is HV53 BKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 BKG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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