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HV53 PCF

2003 Rover 75

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,211 mi
Last recorded70,211 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 PCF
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 70,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Stonechip in windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2023 70,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2022 66,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 61,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 56,443 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 53,387 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 53,387 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,827 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,990 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2016 49,990 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,108 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 48,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 15 Oct 2014 45,068 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,081 miles

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

n/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,827 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 36,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 32,086 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,495 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 25,725 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 25,725 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,737 miles

nearside front brake hose slightley damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,184 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 19,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,250 miles

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

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

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 PCF is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PCF, 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 PCF registered?

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

Is HV53 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 PCF shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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