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HV53 ZKC

2003 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,564 mi
Last recorded150,564 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 ZKC
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 150,564 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 142,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake discs pitted

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 11 May 2017 142,584 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe split unable to test (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 May 2016 133,857 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2015 128,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rust lip on rear brake discs

Fail 18 May 2015 128,819 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rust lip on rear brake discs

Pass 20 May 2014 124,280 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 122,230 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2013 122,230 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 118,975 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 18 Apr 2012 118,325 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2011 110,800 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 100,014 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 8 Apr 2010 100,014 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

airbag light on

Pass 6 Apr 2009 89,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 80,129 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 80,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 78,486 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake pads low and lip on front discs

nearside front offside rear tyres wearing on outer

Pass 23 Oct 2006 56,900 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 ZKC is a 2003 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZKC, 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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HV53 ZKC is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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