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HV53 LMX

2003 Rover 75

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

208,470 mi
Last recorded208,470 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 LMX
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 208,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated but output not reduced

Fail 9 Dec 2013 208,468 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated but output not reduced

Pass 20 Nov 2012 203,439 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 203,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 199,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 199,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 192,409 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brake discs worn thin and rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2010 191,736 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brake discs worn thin and rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2009 155,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r brake hose routed rong

Pass 19 Sep 2008 134,927 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 108,033 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 108,033 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 79,886 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 LMX is a 2003 Rover 75 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

HV53 LMX is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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