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HY53 ZPM

2003 Rover 75

Bronze Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,334 mi
Last recorded156,334 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 ZPM
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 156,334 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 156,196 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2024 155,161 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 154,151 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 149,333 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 143,914 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 134,162 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 46,568 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 46,568 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 44,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,082 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,793 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,862 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,330 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,515 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,596 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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HY53 ZPM is a 2003 Rover 75 in Bronze with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HY53 ZPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY53 ZPM registered?

HY53 ZPM is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is HY53 ZPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 ZPM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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