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HY53 ZRV

2003 Rover 75

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,899 mi
Last recorded82,899 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 ZRV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 82,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 5 May 2016 78,166 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

general underside to rear suspension/frame

stone chip to screen

Fail 3 May 2016 78,126 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints (2.2.A.1b)

general underside to rear suspension/frame

stone chip to screen

Pass 15 May 2015 69,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Fail 15 May 2015 69,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 14 May 2014 59,830 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 59,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 52,318 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 41,327 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,548 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,484 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 27,922 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 27,922 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2009 25,653 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 22,659 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 22,659 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 20,189 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 ZRV is a 2003 Rover 75 in Blue 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 HY53 ZRV, 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 HY53 ZRV registered?

HY53 ZRV is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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