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HV53 NPC

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 NPC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 999,999 miles

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)

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

Fail 15 May 2018 999,999 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 142,387 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 125,604 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 115,584 miles

Fuel pipe area in offside rear wheel arch slightly damp. Not obviously leaking, dampness seems to be a legacy of previous fuel leak.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 115,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 110,518 miles

Breather pipe at rear broken.

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres worn on outer treads.

knock from steering.

offside rear tyre worn on outer treads.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 110,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Breather pipe at rear broken.

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer treads

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

front tyres worn on outer treads.

knock from steering.

offside rear tyre worn on outer treads.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 102,875 miles

Fuel cooler damp.

Knock from steereing.

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer treads.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pipe broken at rear

Fail 19 Sep 2012 102,874 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn smooth on outer treads.

Knock from steereing.

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer treads.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pipe broken at rear

Pass 28 Sep 2011 94,052 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 83,280 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 83,278 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 72,277 miles

N/S/R Tyre badly worn on outer edge.

N/S/R Tyre tread depth is at legal minimum of 1.6mm.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,554 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,698 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,144 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread depth @ 3mm.

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 NPC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NPC, 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 NPC registered?

HV53 NPC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is HV53 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 NPC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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