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MT53 HBK

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,102 mi
Last recorded109,102 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 HBK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 109,102 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2022 108,993 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 103,499 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened holed but not seriously weakened!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension arms corroded!!

Fail 22 Mar 2021 103,499 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension arms corroded!!

Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,909 miles

o/s/rear outer sill holed and corroded!!

Fail 19 Mar 2020 100,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/rear outer sill holed and corroded!!

Pass 20 Mar 2019 94,724 miles

Rear tyres 3mm

Pass 21 Mar 2018 87,877 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,813 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 81,813 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,848 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 74,848 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,548 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 69,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,513 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 63,513 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 58,358 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside inner trackarm has slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2012 53,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slight lip

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,733 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slight lip

Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,015 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,284 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,354 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,560 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,448 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,313 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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MT53 HBK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MT53 HBK, 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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MT53 HBK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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